1 — The Role of Diversity
Talia is a principal at a small-town elementary school. Over the years, the school has had a difficult time
recruiting teachers due to the remote location. This year, however, Talia is pleased
...
1 — The Role of Diversity
Talia is a principal at a small-town elementary school. Over the years, the school has had a difficult time
recruiting teachers due to the remote location. This year, however, Talia is pleased to have brought on
two teachers who formerly worked in large public school districts and were looking for a change. Talia
and her team of teachers will spend the next two months preparing for the art fair— a new event the
school is hosting this year. She knows her recent hires will bring some much-needed diversity to the
team.
Which of the following is a true statement about the impact of diversity on team dynamics?
Diversity leads to a richer overall set of skills and increased creative thinking.
2 — Efficiency and Flexibility: Improving Personal Efficiency
When Talia and her team have their initial planning meeting for the art fair, they discuss how they can
execute a successful event with the little time and resources they have. Theo, one of the new teachers,
is quick to speak up, suggesting, "If we divide up all of the different tasks, they won't seem so
impossible."
A few of the other teachers give Talia a skeptical look, but she knows Theo is right. Talia reassures the
team, "As long as each of us is efficient in completing our share, we can get this done!"
Select the action that is NOT a recommended approach to improving personal efficiency.
Producing work at the highest possible level of quality
3 — Efficiency and Flexibility: Recommended Approaches
After the meeting, one of the veteran teachers, Jeremy, took Theo aside. "I really liked what you said in
there about divvying up the tasks. As Talia mentioned, though, efficiency is key. Do you have a few
minutes to brainstorm with me? We could figure out the best way to keep track of everyone's progress
and communicate about the dependent tasks."
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