3.5.k The Drama Triangle and Staying Curious

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In this video by Roy Johnson, you will learn about the drama triangle that can play out within teams and you will learn the skill of staying curious. You can use these skills in order to work together effectively in teams and overcome barriers to team functioning. A transcript of the video can be viewed by clicking "Handouts". Key points from the video are summarized below.

The Drama Triangle and Staying Curious

Key points covered in this video are:

  • Stay curious – about their concerns
  • Act, don’t react – don’t become your feelings
  • Lean in don’t lean away or charge in
  • Follow the Platinum Rule adjusting your approach strategically
  • Influence using communication

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How does the drama triangle impact interprofessional collaboration?

a. Labelling others helps to clarify roles each will take when working together.

b. Making assumptions about others’ motives discourages role clarification.

c. Our constructs of others encourage us to stay curious and collaborate openly.