The Five Behaviors Team Development Assessment & Profile

The Five Behaviors® Team Development Assessment and Profile

Build Cohesion. Drive Innovation. Achieve Results  

The Five Behaviors® Team Development Assessment offers a unique combination of the proven Lencioni model and cutting-edge DiSC® analysis, tailored specifically for fast-paced, innovative environments. This tool provides not just insights but actionable strategies that enhance team productivity, foster innovation, and streamline conflict management, making it indispensable for startups and high-tech companies aiming for rapid scale and efficiency.

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Elevate Team Performance with Proven Behavioral Insights    

In today’s competitive market, team synergy can propel a company to new heights or hold it back from achieving its goals. The Five Behaviors® Team Development Assessment & Profile bridges the gap between potential and performance.

• Based on the acclaimed principles laid out in Patrick Lencioni’s "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," this assessment provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to building a resilient and high-performing team.

  
  

• It starts with an in-depth analysis of team members’ personalities and dynamics using the Everything DiSC® tool, followed by targeted strategies to enhance trust, master conflict, commit to shared goals, hold one another accountable, and focus collectively on results.

  
  

• This program transforms potential into excellence and is designed specifically with fast-moving and innovative organizations in mind, such as startups, high-tech companies, and research centers.

The Five Behaviors® Team Development Overview     

The Five Behaviors® Team Development Features and Benefits

Enhanced Team Communication Break down barriers to effective communication and foster an environment of open, honest dialogue that enhances decision-making and problem-solving. Increased Engagement and Productivity Transform the team's approach to projects with heightened engagement and streamlined processes that significantly boost productivity and efficiency. Stronger Conflict Resolution Equip your team with the tools to handle conflicts constructively, ensuring that disagreements lead to better outcomes rather than discord. Deeper Commitment to Shared Goals Foster a shared vision within your team that enhances buy-in for organizational goals, driving collective effort and reducing siloed work behaviors. Accountability and Performance Metrics Implement clear metrics for accountability that align with team and organizational goals, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Enhanced Team Communication Break down barriers to effective communication and foster an environment of open, honest dialogue that enhances decision-making and problem-solving. Increased Engagement and Productivity Transform the team's approach to projects with heightened engagement and streamlined processes that significantly boost productivity and efficiency. Stronger Conflict Resolution Equip your team with the tools to handle conflicts constructively, ensuring that disagreements lead to better outcomes rather than discord. Deeper Commitment to Shared Goals Foster a shared vision within your team that enhances buy-in for organizational goals, driving collective effort and reducing siloed work behaviors. Accountability and Performance Metrics Implement clear metrics for accountability that align with team and organizational goals, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Cohort Groups and Recommended Numbers of Participants  

• Workshop Structure  

Symphony 100's standard workshops are designed for groups of up to 10 participants, with the flexibility to extend to 12 members to maximize engagement and learning effectiveness. For groups larger than 12, we form multiple cohorts to ensure no group surpasses 12 members, preserving the quality of interaction and impact.

• Customization

Our signature series of custom workshops can accommodate different group sizes. Still, we typically recommend maintaining cohorts between 5 and 12 members, whether in-person or online, to ensure a seamless and engaging learning experience.

• Focus on Learning

It’s not just about getting through the content; it’s about ensuring the content is learned, immediately applied, and adjusted over time, making the best of the investment.

• Additional Services

Please note that workshops are not included with purchasing an assessment and profile. We are happy to provide your team with our standard or signature workshops or one-on-one sessions via our coaching programs.

Ideal For

• Startups and Scale-ups

Particularly beneficial for fast-growing companies needing to solidify their team foundations quickly to handle rapid scaling challenges effectively.

• High-Tech Companies

Ideal for environments where innovation and agility are critical, helping teams in tech to navigate fast-paced changes and complex project demands efficiently.

• Investment Firms and Financial Institutions

Supports decision-making processes within teams managing high stakes, ensuring alignment and compliance with both short and long-term financial strategies.

• Research Institutions and Academic Teams

Enhances collaboration among researchers and academics who must combine diverse expertise to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary projects.          

	Startups and Investors Builds stronger, more cohesive startup teams by identifying areas of growth and development.
	High-Tech Companies Aligns technical teams in high-tech companies, helping them collaborate effectively and drive innovation.
	Research Centers Supports multinational research teams in fostering cross-functional collaboration, ensuring global research efforts remain aligned.

The program uniquely integrates personal behavioral understanding with team dynamics theory, powered by the Everything DiSC® model, to create a transformative experience that is not just about learning but about achieving real behavioral change within teams.

The Learning Experience

The accompanying training dynamic training program integrates The Five Behaviors® framework with a robust assessment process. Participants engage in interactive sessions that include case studies, group discussions, and role-playing exercises. This immersive approach helps team members internalize and apply the behaviors to their daily interactions and challenges, ensuring a practical understanding that translates into real-world effectiveness.

The Five Behaviors® Team Development Workshop Modules

The program’s learning modules are structured to build upon each other sequentially, emphasizing the development of each of the Five Behaviors:

	Module 1 - Trust Building Focus on exercises that enhance vulnerability and openness among team members.
	Module 2 - Mastering Conflict Techniques to engage in constructive debate and ensure conflicts are assets to ideation processes.
	Module 3 - Achieving Commitment Strategies to secure team buy-in through clarity of mission and roles.
	Module 4 - Embracing Accountability Foster a culture where team members hold each other accountable with respect and without fear of conflict.
	Module 5 - Focusing on Results Align team efforts towards collective outcomes, minimizing individual agendas and silos.

Content-Length Without Customization  

The program is designed to be flexible, typically ranging from a comprehensive one-day intensive workshop to a three-day retreat, depending on the team's availability and depth of training required. Given the nature of the training, it is best that it is conducted over a period of time to allow learning to be applied.    

Enhance Your Development

With Symphony 100 Services and Certified Practitioners

Participate in workshops led by experienced facilitators, trainers, and coaches who are Certified Practitioners of Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors® to maximize the impact of your assessment and profile.

These experts bring the assessments, profiles, and reports to life, applying their insights to real-world leadership and teamwork situations. Symphony 100 offers standard workshops, customized signature programs tailored to your needs, and comprehensive executive and team-based coaching and business consulting services. This blend of personalized, expert support ensures you receive the most effective development experience possible.

Workshop Packages

Symphony 100 workshops are designed to inspire growth, collaboration, and leadership at every level of your organization. Our workshops are rooted in proven methodologies like Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®, which provide actionable insights that drive real change. Whether you want to strengthen team dynamics, enhance leadership capabilities, or align your organization for success, our offerings are flexible and customizable to meet your unique goals.

Explore our Standard Workshop Series for ready-to-go solutions, or dive into the Signature Series for a fully tailored experience designed around your team’s needs.

Standard Workshop Series

Cadence Standard Workshop Package

Adagio Standard Workshop Package

Allegro Standard Workshop Package

Fortissimo Standard Workshop Package

Signature Series

Business and Not-for-Profit Consulting Services

Facilitation Success: The Key to Lasting Impact

Effective facilitation is the cornerstone of meaningful change, driving team development, leadership growth, and organizational transformation. Whether you’re considering an internal, external, or hybrid facilitation approach, the success of any initiative hinges on the right strategy and the facilitator’s ability to create engagement, foster collaboration, and guide teams toward actionable outcomes. Choosing the most suitable facilitation model is more than logistics; it’s about aligning resources with your goals for maximum impact.

Equally important is the caliber of the facilitator. A successful facilitator combines several attributes, including emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and adaptability, with specific experience and competencies in tools like Everything DiSC® or The Five Behaviors®. By understanding the roles and requirements for success, you can empower facilitators to drive transformative results, no matter the scope or complexity of your goals.

External Facilitators

Using External Facilitators

PROS/Benefits vs. CONS/Risksand Best Practices

PROS/Benefits

Fresh Perspectives and Expertise

External facilitators bring new ideas, approaches, and industry insights that internal employees might not be exposed to, potentially driving innovation and improvement. 

Objectivity and Neutrality

Being independent, external facilitators provide unbiased guidance and can manage sensitive topics neutrally, which is beneficial in complex team dynamics or organizational changes.

High-Level Specialization and Experience

They often have specialized skills and experience in facilitating challenging or particular topics, having worked across different organizations and settings.

Enhanced Credibility

The involvement of external experts can enhance the perceived credibility of Everything DiSC programs, especially on complex subjects where external validation is essential.

 

CONS/Risks

Higher Costs

Hiring external facilitators can be more expensive than internal facilitators, mainly if travel or premium rates apply. Regular external training sessions significantly increase training budgets.

Less Organizational Familiarity

External facilitators may require more time to understand the organization's culture and dynamics, which could impact the effectiveness and relevance of training.

Possible Disconnect

There is a risk that external facilitators might not fully align with the company's values or the specific nuances of its internal processes, potentially leading to recommendations that are not feasible or well-suited to the organization's actual operating environment.

Dependency

Relying on external facilitators might create a dependency, where the organization feels unable to handle training and development internally, which might affect long-term capacity building.

 

Best Practices

Clearly Define Objectives

Ensure that the goals and expected outcomes of the training are clearly defined and communicated to the external facilitator.

Regular Feedback

Establish a system for regular feedback and check-ins during the training process to ensure alignment and promptly address any emerging issues.

Confidentiality Agreements

Implement strong confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information and maintain trust.

Provide Comprehensive Briefings

The external facilitator should be thoroughly briefed on the organization's culture, values, and specific needs to tailor the training effectively.

Integration Plans

Develop a plan for integrating the insights and strategies introduced by the external facilitator into ongoing internal practices to ensure sustained impact.

 

Internal Facilitators

A Hybrid of Internal & External Facilitators

Facilitators play a vital role in shaping leadership effectiveness and organizational culture by developing communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Continuous professional development is crucial for staying updated on facilitation trends and best practices.

Anticipating challenges, fostering open communication, and seeking advice from experienced facilitators like Symphony 100 can enhance facilitation processes and decision-making, leading to organizational success.

Key Attributes for Effective Facilitation

Strategic Thinking

A deep understanding of business strategy development and implementation is essential for guiding leaders in crafting strategic visions.

Visionary Leadership

Visionary leadership requires guiding leaders in articulating a clear vision and rallying the organization around it.

Change Management

Skills in leading organizational change and ensuring effective execution are vital for helping leaders navigate through transformations.

Critical Skills for Successful Facilitators

Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge Areas for Interpreting Profiles & Reports

Relevant Educational Background

Relevant Experience Examples

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