TEAM Interpersonal Style Evaluation

Read each set of statements below. In each pair, choose the statement that describes you the most when you're working with our team. Both statements may be true of you, but choose the one that applies to you in most situations, most often, with the most people. Pick the statement that best describes how you are.

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Statement 1
D. I am often most direct and frank in team meetings
C. I tend to be reserved and careful in team meetings


Statement 2
D. I take control when there are crisis situations my team is confronted with
C. I tend to be more reflective and to see what happens before taking when a crisis occurs.


Statement 3
B. My decision making with the team is usually based on intuition and feelings that I have or that are raised by team members
A. My decision making is usually based on facts, logic, and specific information I have or that is communicated by team members


Statement 4
A. I tend not to express my emotions and feelings to team members.
B. I often express my emotions and feelings to team members


Statement 5
D. I usually contribute infromation or add to team member discussions and team conversations
C. I seldom contribute to team member discussions or team conversations since I prefer for them to solve their own problmes


Statement 6
C. I am careful and contemplative about taking risks and accepting new, difficult challenges where the team could fail
D. I am quick to take risks and accept new, difficult challenges event thous some may be difficult for the team to accomplish


Statement 7.
B. My facial expressions and enthusiasm in conveying my views or responding to the views of team members are greater than most people I know
A. I tend to be less descriptive in my facial expressions and enthusiasm in conveying my views or in responding to the views of team members


Statement 8
A. I am usually a bit difficult to get to know in interpersonal situations and business situations
B. I feel like I am easy to get to know both in interpersonal situations and in business situations


Statement 9
C. I usually make decisions deliberately, more slowly and with forethought when I know my team will be affected.
D. I usually make my decisions quickly, spontaneously, and in the "heat of the moment".


Statement 10
B. I am able to adapt to changing schedules and the whims of individuals around me
A. I am more rigid and disciplined about how I spend my time


Statement 11
D. I tend to use strong language and sometimes expressive gestures in communicating to team members, and I feel comfortable in stating my opinions.
C. I tend not to raise my voice, use a harsh tone, or use dramatic gestures to express my views, feelings and opinions to team members


Statement 12
A. I emphasize planning and detailed information about who should do what, how it should be done, and when
B. I emphasize spontaneity and exciting and unplanned events that capture my attention


Statement 13
B. My conversations with team members focus on personal experiences and other people in my life
A. My conversations with team members focus on my job, professional experiences, and the work of other people


Statement 14
D. I tend to sometimes bend the rules to fit my needs and the team's needs.
C. I always follow policies and rules in getting things done, and I encourage team members to do the same


Statement 15
B. My body language and facial expressions tell people right away and with little doubt what I am thinking and feeling
A. My body language and facial expressions tend to be more reserved so as to disguise my true feelings and personal thoughts to team members.


Statement 16
B. I like to be out among team members to get things done and to elicit their ideas.
A. I prefer to work alone and to not be encumbered by the thoughts, ideas, and feelings of other team members.


Statement 17
D. I enjoy introducing myself to new team members and am willing to talk to them about myself and personal matters.
C. I usually let new team members introduce themselves to me rather than approaching them first, and I am reluctant to get too personally involved.


Statement 18
D. In expressing myself and views to the team, I often use statements such as "I think...," "I feel...", and "I believe that..."
C. In expressing myself and my views to the team, I often use statements that defend and justify my beliefs such as "According to others I have spoken to..." Based on a previous conversation..." and "Others have found that..."





Michelle Hines