Idea 23: Achieving the task – with a team

To assess how well you achieve tasks with your team, think about the following questions and answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to each. For each question that you have answered with a ‘no’ (or in the case of ‘training’ and ‘supervision’ with an unsatisfactory outcome), define how you are going to put things right – and by when.

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  • Purpose: Am I clear what the task is?
  • Responsibilities: Am I clear what mine are?
  • Objectives: Have I agreed these with my superior, the person accountable for the group?
  • Programme: Have I worked one out to reach objectives?
  • Working conditions: Are these right for the job?
  • Resources: Are these ...

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