The Team Diagnostic Survey™ (TDS) is the world’s #1 team effectiveness instrument.
Team Diagnostic Survey
The online survey assesses teams on the 6 conditions of team effectiveness that predict up to 80% of a team’s ultimate success. The resulting 27 page report helps teams and team leaders zero in on the levers that lead teams to becoming exceptional.
The TDS™ is the most rigorous and widely-validated team effectiveness instrument on the market today. The survey ensures that your team gets off to the right start. The TDS can be used as a stand alone assessment for diagnosing teams as well as incorporated as an essential component of a teambuilding or team coaching process.
Key benefits of the TDS™
Some advantages of using the TDS™ with your team include:
- World-class research underpinned by top scholars on teams & teaming
- Widely validated on 1000’s of teams in a diverse range of industries, sectors and organisational levels
- Predicts up to 80% of a team’s effectiveness of 3 criteria
- Provides team leaders, members and coaches with the most powerful levers for increasing team success
- Identifies 6 conditions (3 Essential + 3 Enabling) that drive team effectiveness
- Guides teams in the design, launch and coaching phases of any team development effort
Help your team unleash the power of the 6 conditions of team effectiveness.
TDS™ Team Effectiveness Framework
The TDS™ Framework starts by identifying the 6 conditions that create an ecosystem that gives rise to team effectiveness. The 6 conditions are divided into 2 groups each with 3 conditions each:
1) The Essentials – these are foundational conditions that are most critical to get right first and include:
- Real Team
- Compelling Purpose
- Right People
2) The Enablers – these act as accelerants that propel the team forward and include:
- Sound Structure
- Supportive Context
- Team Coaching
The TDS doesn’t stop there. It then shows how these 6 conditions influence a team’s Key Task Processes (Effort, Strategy, and Knowledge & Skill) and ultimately Team Effectiveness (Task Performance, Quality of Group Process and Member Satisfaction).
What Makes a Team Truly Effective?
Download the sample report to see how the Team Diagnostic Survey reveals the conditions that shape team success.
You will get a clear picture of how teams are assessed across structure, purpose, coaching, and performance outcomes like satisfaction and task delivery.
If it looks relevant to your team or leadership program, book a consultation and we will show you how to use it in your organisation.
FAQs
How accurate is the Team Diagnostic Survey?
The TDS is backed by extensive research and has been validated across thousands of teams in diverse industries. Studies show that TDS predicts up to 80% of a team’s success, making it one of the most reliable team effectiveness tools available.
Who should use the Team Diagnostic Survey?
The TDS is ideal for:
– Team leaders looking to enhance team performance.
– HR professionals & consultants assessing team dynamics.
– Organisations seeking data-driven insights into team effectiveness.
– Coaches integrating diagnostics into leadership and team development programs.
How does TDS compare to other team effectiveness assessments?
Unlike generic team assessments, TDS is:
– Scientifically validated and research-backed.
– Designed for workplace applications with real-world insights.
– Comprehensive, covering both foundational and enabling conditions of team success.
This makes it one of the most effective team diagnostics tools available
Can the Team Diagnostic Survey be used for team coaching?
Yes, the TDS is widely used in team coaching. It helps coaches identify strengths and development areas, providing clear data and action plans to enhance team performance. It integrates seamlessly into leadership development and team-building programs.
Is the Team Diagnostic Survey available online?
Yes, the TDS is an online assessment, making it accessible for both in-person and remote teams. Participants can complete the survey digitally, and results are delivered in a comprehensive report.
