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Team Process Check

Rate your team’s effectiveness on each of the 12 items below:
1 = lowest ………………………………... 7 = highest

False Consensus

We say one thing but think or do another

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We can all support a decision after honest and direct discussion

Inability to Reach Closure

We take forever to reach a decision

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We make good decisions after the right amount of discussion

Rigid Hierarchy

Team roles are fixed and decisions come down from the top

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We share leadership and work well cross-functionally

Weak Leadership

We don't get much direction or input from the team leader

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The team leader takes a stand and provides direction appropriately

Uneven Participation

A few dominant members control the team

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We all participate as important resources to our team

Lack of Cohesion

The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing

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We are all on the same page

Lack of Mutual Accountability

We don't speak up when commitments are broken

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We make sure that we all take responsibility for meeting team goals

Unrealistic Expectations

We set unrealistic goals and often miss deadlines

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We set clear and realistic goals and stay on schedule

Forgotten Customer

We feel we know what the customer needs and don't seek input

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We regularly invite and adjust to customer input and feedback

Left Out Stakeholders

We get shot down by ignoring stakeholder needs and expectations

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We keep stakeholders informed and factor their needs into our decisions

Overt Conflict

Scapegoating and blame paralyze the team

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We confront and resolve conflict quickly, effectively and respectfully

Covert Conflict

"Real" feelings and issues go underground and fester

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We discuss and resolve all conflicts with safety and trust

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