Post on 08-Jul-2015
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Talking down to other contestants, acting like you are better than them
Negative tone
Giving the silent treatment
Cursing / Yelling
Try to stay positive, always picking up other players who are down
Let everyone know of the updates on the food so everyone can be aware of it being complete
Collaboration and helping out teammates
Speak clearly and be attentive
•Heather was relevant in the fact that she took charge of her team and was the spoken leader.
•Chosen as the “kitchen donkey” then came back and was nominated the “best of the worst”
•Good communication skills.
•Other chefs helping one another to get the dishes out on time.
•One leader dishing out orders.
•Coming together as one to provide excellent service to customers.
Heather’s decision
Misleading
A sign of betrayal
Blatant
Gabe’s opinion of Garrett’s dish
Opportunity to put someone below himself
Neglecting the idea of collaboration
Subtle
• Depends on Situation
• Business Oriented vs. Friends
• Bluntly – Not Caring
• Sensitive – Caring
“It might help Skippy’s feelings if you said he needed improvement instead of calling him a bad dog.”
Divide and conquer
Everyone responsible for one part of the big picture
Different background/different expertise
IS, business, etc.
Team leader delegates to rest of team
Competitive nature of individuals shows itself
Can have positive and negative effects
Most teams are made up of individuals with various backgrounds
Cooperation is a large part of professional environment
Team leaders (managers/directors) delegate to other professionals
The length of your time on a particular show is sometimes determined by other contestants. So stay positive and make many acquaintances, but don’t act fake.
Communication
• Think before you speak
• Consider the situation and all factors before making a decision
In order to succeed in a professional environment, everyone must be willing to work cooperatively with others