Team Performance Diagnostic Tool
A Practical Assessment for Production Leaders
Team Performance Diagnostic Tool
A Practical Assessment for Production Leaders
Instructions
Rate your team on each statement below using this scale:
1 = Never/Rarely (This doesn't happen or happens inconsistently)
2 = Sometimes (This happens occasionally but not reliably)
3 = Usually (This happens most of the time)
4 = Consistently (This is how we operate regularly)
Be honest in your assessment. This tool is designed to identify both strengths to build upon and opportunities for improvement.
Section 1: Trust and Transparency
1.1 Team members understand the "why" behind process changes and priority shifts Score: ___
1.2 People feel comfortable raising concerns or suggesting improvements without fear Score: ___
1.3 I consistently follow through on commitments made to the team Score: ___
1.4 Team members receive relevant business context about how their work impacts customers Score: ___
1.5 When problems arise, people work together to solve them rather than waiting for direction Score: ___
Section 1 Total: ___ / 20
Section 2: Decision-Making and Empowerment
2.1 Team members know which decisions they can make independently vs. those requiring approval Score: ___
2.2 People have the information and resources needed to make good decisions within their authority Score: ___
2.3 Team members handle routine operational adjustments without constant supervision Score: ___
2.4 When empowered decisions don't work out, we focus on learning rather than blame Score: ___
2.5 Clear protocols exist for handling common coordination challenges Score: ___
Section 2 Total: ___ / 20
Section 3: Shared Goals and Alignment
3.1 Team members understand how their individual work contributes to collective success Score: ___
3.2 People discuss team performance metrics, not just individual numbers Score: ___
3.3 The team has shared objectives that can only be achieved through collaboration Score: ___
3.4 When priorities conflict, the team works together to find solutions Score: ___
3.5 Team members take pride in collective achievements and outcomes Score: ___
Section 3 Total: ___ / 20
Section 4: Mutual Support and Accountability
4.1 Team members cover for each other during breaks, absences, or high-demand periods Score: ___
4.2 People address performance or coordination issues directly with each other when appropriate Score: ___
4.3 Cross-training enables multiple people to handle critical functions Score: ___
4.4 Team members recognize and appreciate each other's contributions Score: ___
4.5 Standards for quality, safety, and cooperation are upheld by the team, not just management Score: ___
Section 4 Total: ___ / 20
Section 5: Communication and Coordination
5.1 Critical information flows efficiently between team members during shifts Score: ___
5.2 Shift handovers maintain continuity without important details being lost Score: ___
5.3 Team huddles or check-ins address coordination needs and priorities effectively Score: ___
5.4 People can communicate efficiently during work without disrupting operations Score: ___
5.5 Feedback and suggestions are shared regularly and acted upon when appropriate Score: ___
Section 5 Total: ___ / 20
Scoring and Interpretation
Total Score: ___ / 100
Overall Team Performance Level:
85-100 Points: High-Performing Team Your team demonstrates strong coordination and collaboration. Focus on maintaining these strengths while identifying specific areas for continued improvement.
70-84 Points: Developing Team Your team has solid foundations with clear opportunities for growth. Prioritize the lowest-scoring sections for focused development efforts.
55-69 Points: Functional Team Your team gets work done but significant coordination improvements are possible. Choose one section to focus on intensively before expanding to others.
Below 55 Points: Individual Contributors Your team operates more as separate individuals than as a coordinated unit. Start with basic trust-building and communication improvements.
Action Planning
Highest Scoring Section: ________________
Strength to Build Upon: How can you leverage this strength to improve other areas?
Lowest Scoring Section: ________________
Priority Development Area: What specific actions will you take to improve this area?
Three Immediate Actions:
1. This Week: ________________________________
2. This Month: _______________________________
3. Next Quarter: _____________________________
Follow-Up Recommendations
Re-assess in 90 days to measure progress and identify new development priorities.
Share results with your team (if appropriate) to create shared ownership of improvement efforts.
Compare sections to identify patterns—often improvement in one area will positively impact others.
Focus incrementally—work on one section at a time rather than attempting comprehensive changes simultaneously.
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