Team Formation Self-assessment

If you are leading a new or relatively new team, use this tool to check the progress of the team and how
effectively the team members are dealing with formation challenges. For each item, circle the number that
corresponds to your current appraisal of the team.

Team members…
Are familiar with one another and are
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
starting to form relationships.

Are clear about the team's purpose

and have goals regarding what needs -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
to be done in what timeframe.
Understand how the work of their
team fits into the bigger picture of the -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
organization.
Understand their roles and what is
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
expected of them.

Scoring key: -3 = Seldom demonstrates; 3 = Consistently demonstrates.

Which of these formation challenges still need attention? Use the space provided to identify the
challenges and some steps you will take to help the team come together.

Formation Challenges to Address

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