The team leader as well as the rest of the team must

between members of the team and leading by example. The team leader, as well as, the rest of the
team must remain professional, respectful and open to all opinions, ideas and suggestions made
by those in the group. Requesting that each team member take the KTS-II and identify with their
own temperament type is an excellent way to support self-awareness amongst team members.
The expectation that individual results of the KTS-II be referred back to prior to team meetings is
an excellent way to reinforce the positive, self-awareness attitude. It is vital to the functionality
of the team that they are able to work together in and efficient, effective, professional manner.

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