Instructions
Read each statement below, and, using the following scale, decide how accurately it describes your team:
Strongly disagree: 0 points
Disagree: 1 point
Agree: 2 points
Strongly agree: 3 points
Place the point value of your answer choice on the blank line at the beginning of each statement below:
____ 1. You take the initiative to learn new skills.
____ 2. You contribute above and beyond what is expected.
____ 3. You jump in and help team members when they are struggling with their work.
____ 4. You take pride in your work.
____ 5. You make improvement suggestions to your team members and team leader.
_____ Total score
Interpreting Your Scores
0 to 5. Going to work is a painful experience. You don’t feel good about the work you do or people with whom you work. Workdays are long and likely tedious. You are simply “punching a clock” and doing only what is required of you. You feel unappreciated and likely disrespected by your teammates and/or the team leader. If you’re smart, instead of complaining and feeling like a victim, you’re spending your time and energy looking for a new job opportunity.
6 to 10. Like most people, you have your good days and bad days. Your level of motivation, engagement, and satisfaction depends on the project or people with whom you are working, as well as the extent to which you are recognized appropriately for your contributions. Focus on what you like about your job and what you get out of it personally. The more engaged you are, the more productive you will be, and the more satisfied you will be with your job. What can you do to become more engaged with your work and team members?
11 to 15. Especially as you approach the top score, you actually look forward to going to work. You feel good about the work that you do and are appropriately recognized for your accomplishments by your team members and team leader. You have opportunities to learn and grow, which keeps you stimulated. There is a mutual level of respect with your team members and leader. You are a true team player; others can count on you to do your job at an extremely high level and can also count on your support.
