Team diagnosis

Team members have their own individual values and drivers that guide self-focus and priorities. When a majority of team members share the same value, the team bonds more easily. Values form the basis for team norms, culture, and decision making. Culture is the sum of what we are drawn towards and value; the bias that values give our decisions and preferences powerfully influence those around us. Over time, we create norms and standards that accrue into a culture.

Robert Hogan proposed that shared group values (termed value anchors) create internal climate. Researches confirm the link between senior leadership team values and organizational culture.

Shared team values have three main impacts on the team:

• Makes working in the team more enjoyable and cohesive.
• Contributes to greater team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Helps to stabilize the team and reduce team turnover.

When team values are in line with business strategy and objectives, a high degree of fit will be observed for the team.