Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Team Assessment Welcome to the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Team Assesment The primary purpose of this assessment is to provide you with a sense of your teams unique strengths and areas for improvement. For a more accurate and holistic analysis, we encourage your entire team to complete the assessment. While the assessment itself provides an interesting perspective, its most important aspect is the discussion it may provoke around specific issues. Instructions Please assign a rating to each statement. It is essential to the accurate scoring of this instrument. Please evaluate the statements honestly and be as objective as possible. Be thoughtful about your responses, but don't agonize over each response. Your initial "gut feeling" is usually best. The assessment should not take more than 15 minutes. Name Email 1. Team members admit their mistakes. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 2. Team members are passionate and unguarded in their discussion of issues. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 3. Team members are quick to point out the contributions and achievements of others. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 4. Team meetings are interesting and compelling (not boring). Never Rarely Sometime Usually Always None 5. During team meetings, the most important - and difficult - issues are discussed. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 6. Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another.. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 7. Team members voice their opinions, even at the risk of causing disagreement. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 8. Team members point out one another's unproductive behaviors. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 9. The team has a reputation for high performance. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 10. Team members ask for help without hesitation. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 11. Team members leave meetings confident that everyone is committed to the decisions that were agreed upon. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 12. During discussions, team members challenge one another about how they arrived at their conclusions and opinions. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 13. Team members ask one another for input regarding their areas of responsibility. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 14. When the team fails to achieve collective goals, each member takes personal responsibility to improve the team's performance. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 15. Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 16. Team members are quick to confront peers about problems in their respective areas of responsibility. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 17. Team members acknowledge and tap into one another's skills and expertise. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 18. Team members solicit one another's opinions during meetings. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 19. Team members end discussions with clean and specific resolutions and calls to action. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 20. Team members question one another about their current approaches and methods. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 21. The team ensures that poor performers feel pressure and the expectation to improve. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 22. Team members willingly apologize to one another. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 23. Team members communicate unpopular opinions to the group. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 24. The team is clear about its direction and priorities. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 25. Team members are slow to seek credit for their own contributions. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 26. All members of the team are held to the same high standards. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 27. When conflict occurs, the team confronts and deals with the issue before moving to another subject. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 28. The team is aligned around common objectives. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 29. The team consistently achieves its objectives. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 30. The team is decisive, even when perfect information is not available. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 31. Team members value collective success more than individual achievement. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 32. Team members are unguarded and genuine with one another. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 33. Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 34. The team sticks to decisions. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 35. Team members consistently follow through and promises and commitments. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 36. Team members offer unprovoked, constructive feedback to one another. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 37. Team members place little importance on titles and status (a high score on this statement indicates that titles and status are NOT important to team members). Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None 38. Team members support group decisions, even if they initially disagreed. Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always None Please click SUBMIT to send your answers. Thanks! Time's up
