Team Leadership Assessment

Understanding Your Team's Collective Style

Collective Style Analysis Worksheet

Part A: Individual Style Inventory

| Team Member | Leadership Style | Influence Level | Key Contributions | |-------------|------------------|-----------------|-------------------| | [Name] | [Primary/Secondary] | High/Medium/Low | [2-3 key areas] | | [Name] | [Primary/Secondary] | High/Medium/Low | [2-3 key areas] | | [Name] | [Primary/Secondary] | High/Medium/Low | [2-3 key areas] |

Part B: Dominant Team Characteristics

Most Represented Styles (Top 3):

_________________ (___% of team)
_________________ (___% of team)
_________________ (___% of team)

Least Represented Styles:

_________________ (___% of team)
_________________ (___% of team)

Part C: Team Behavioral Patterns

Decision Making:

☐ Quick and decisive (Results-Driven dominant)
☐ Consensus-building (Democratic dominant)
☐ Data-driven analysis (Strategic dominant)
☐ Vision-guided (Visionary dominant)
☐ Values-based (Authentic dominant)

Communication Style:

☐ Direct and efficient (Results-Driven)
☐ Inclusive and collaborative (Democratic)
☐ Inspiring and future-focused (Visionary)
☐ Supportive and developmental (Servant)
☐ Analytical and detailed (Strategic)

Change Approach:

☐ Transformational and bold (Transformational)
☐ Adaptive and flexible (Adaptive)
☐ Systematic and planned (Strategic)
☐ People-centered (Servant/Authentic)

Problem Solving:

☐ Innovative and creative (Visionary)
☐ Collaborative and inclusive (Democratic)
☐ Systematic and methodical (Strategic)
☐ Agile and responsive (Adaptive)

Part D: Team Strengths Assessment

Primary Team Strengths: Based on dominant styles, our team excels at:

Secondary Team Strengths: Additional capabilities we can leverage:

Part E: Potential Blind Spots

Missing Perspectives: Due to underrepresented styles, we may struggle with:

Overemphasis Risks: Our dominant styles might lead us to:

Part F: Team Development Priorities

Immediate Development Needs:

Skill/Capability: _________________________
Development Approach: ___________________
Timeline: ________________________________

Long-term Team Evolution:

6 months: _________________________________
12 months: ________________________________
18 months: ________________________________

Part G: Action Planning

Team Composition Adjustments:

Add: _____________________________________
Develop: __________________________________
Leverage differently: ______________________

Process Improvements:

Decision making: ____________________________
Communication: _____________________________
Conflict resolution: ________________________

Success Metrics:

Team effectiveness: ________________________
Individual growth: __________________________
Collective performance: _____________________

Team Style Archetypes

Common Team Compositions and Their Characteristics

The Visionary Powerhouse

Composition: High Visionary, Transformational, Strategic
Strengths: Innovation, future planning, inspiring change
Blind spots: Implementation details, people development, stability
Best for: Startup environments, major transformations, innovation projects

The Execution Engine

Composition: High Results-Driven, Strategic, Adaptive
Strengths: Goal achievement, systematic delivery, performance optimization
Blind spots: Vision setting, people engagement, long-term sustainability
Best for: Operational excellence, crisis management, turnaround situations

The People-First Team

Composition: High Servant, Authentic, Democratic
Strengths: Team engagement, culture building, inclusive decision-making
Blind spots: Tough decisions, rapid execution, competitive pressure
Best for: Culture transformation, team development, stakeholder engagement

The Balanced Collective

Composition: Even distribution across all styles
Strengths: Comprehensive perspective, adaptability, well-rounded approach
Blind spots: May lack distinctive edge, decision complexity
Best for: Complex environments, diverse stakeholder management, sustainable growth

Optimization Strategies for Each Archetype

For Visionary Powerhouse:

Add Results-Driven and Servant leadership
Implement systematic execution processes
Create people development programs

For Execution Engine:

Add Visionary and Servant leadership
Build long-term strategic planning
Enhance team engagement initiatives

For People-First Team:

Add Strategic and Results-Driven leadership
Implement performance management systems
Develop competitive strategy capabilities

For Balanced Collective:

Identify and amplify unique strengths
Streamline decision-making processes
Create specialized sub-teams for focused excellence

This assessment helps teams understand their collective leadership style, identify strengths and blind spots, and develop strategies for improving team effectiveness.