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Why is it important for team members to be able to read nonverbal cues?
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It allows for better understanding and sensitivity to colleagues' emotions, enhancing teamwork and collaboration.
What did Project Aristotle find about the initial hypotheses?
No evidence supported the initial hypotheses.
Define 'psychological safety' in a team setting.
It is an atmosphere where team members feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and make mistakes without fear of negative consequences.
How does psychological safety impact team success?
It creates an environment where respectful communication and participation lead to improved team performance.
What are the main reasons technology companies encourage teamwork?
Teams innovate faster, achieve higher productivity, identify mistakes more quickly, and find better solutions to problems.
What was the objective of Google's Project Aristotle?
To identify traits of high-performing teams.
What is 'high average social sensitivity' in the context of successful teams?
It is the ability to read emotions through tone of voice, expressions, and nonverbal cues.
Why is equality in speaking opportunities linked to higher team performance?
Because it ensures diverse ideas are shared and collective intelligence is maximized.
What test was used to measure social sensitivity in Project Aristotle?
The 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test.
How did successful teams perform on the 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test compared to less effective teams?
Successful teams scored above average, while less effective teams scored below average.
What is the primary finding from Project Aristotle regarding team composition?
The treatment of team members is more important than who is on the team.
What initial hypotheses did Project Aristotle have about successful teams?
That the best teams might have members who like each other or have a mix of personality types.
How many teams did Google's Project Aristotle track and for how long?
It tracked 180 teams over 3 years.
What does 'equality in distribution of conversational turn-taking' mean and why is it important?
It means ensuring everyone gets a chance to speak, which is crucial for a team's collective intelligence and performance.
Can a team with high collective intelligence have unequal distribution of conversational turn-taking?
No, teams with unequal speaking opportunities typically have lower collective intelligence.
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