A Team That Wasn't Working
MMIMediumPersonal Qualities · 6 minSelf-marked
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Answer timer
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Answer the question
A Team That Wasn't Working
Tell me about a time you worked in a team that wasn't functioning well. What did you do?
Likely follow-ups
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What was the root cause?
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What did you try first, and why?
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What did you learn about your own role in dysfunctional teams?
Your answer
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Resources & frameworks
- Answer the question directly, give evidence, then reflect on what it means for you as a doctor.
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- Pick a specific example - a school project, a sports team, a part-time job. Avoid generalising.
- Lead with what YOU did, not what the team did. Tutors test your contribution.
- End with reflection: what would you do differently next time, in your own behaviour.
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Mark yourself
Score each skill against the rubric, then add a line of evidence. Scale:
0Not shown1Limited2Good3Excellent
Quick mark:Completion: 0%
Teamwork
0/3Can describe self in a team
Reflection
0/3Learned from the experience
Communication
0/3Structured narrative
Insight
0/3Own role identified
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Reflect & score
What would you change next time?
Your overall score / 10
Total: 0/12(Core 0/6 • Extra 0/6 • Score 0/10)
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