Share an example of when you were (or were not) asked to be involved in a decision that impacted your work. What were the circumstances? What happened? And what was the impact on you and your work?
Share an example from your experience of process losses, production blocking or social loafing on any self-directed work team that you have been on. What was the impact on the team? What did YOU do about it? What did others do? What did you learn from this situation? (This assumes, of course, that you were not the loafer or blocker!!!)
Share an example of how you used ONE of the three levels of trust in a work situation ..or on a class project. What kind of trust did you use or have? What was the impact on that specific work relationship? ... Remember..trust is about vulnerability and risk taking OR not!
Is Management By Walking Around a good leadership strategy or is it really spying? Can the boss get a clear picture of your job by observing you at work for such a limited period? What are your reactions to this increasingly common practice?
Which type of power are you most comfortable using? Which is most effective when someone (other than parents!) want to influence you? Which type do you struggle to use? Develop your replies with an example.