Communicating
How the team shares information
OrderedInformation is surfaced and shared through defined processes and forums
InformalInformation is surfaced and shared organicallyThe TeamDynamics framework
Learn about the 16 TeamDynamics
Teams are categorized into one of 16 team "types" (or TeamDynamics) based on the norms they exhibit for communicating and collaborating to get work done.
Click on each team type to read more.
Each letter describes one of four dimensions: communicating, processing, deciding, and executing. Explore a type for its strengths, blind spots, and practical areas for growth.
The behaviors beneath the type
Learn about the 4 Dimensions of TeamDynamics
Four dimensions describe the most important elements of team interactions. Eight Dynamics represent opposite behaviors along these dimensions.
OrderedInformation is surfaced and shared through defined processes and forumsInformalInformation is surfaced and shared organicallyProcessing
How the team interprets shared information
RelationalThe source of the information matters when it is being evaluated
LogicalInformation is evaluated on its own merits without regard to sourceDeciding
How the team arrives at a course of action
ConcordantDecision is driven by consensus among team members
AuthoritativeDecision is driven by direction from team leadershipExecuting
How the team works towards its objectives
DeliberatePlans are thorough, closely followed, and regularly updated
SpontaneousLightweight plans favor agility and adaptabilityTeamDynamics is a team building tool for individuals and teams who believe that teamwork should be intentional and rewarding.
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Your team’s report brings together what participants observe about how the team works. Each person’s working preferences are compared separately in CoDynamics.
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Your TeamDynamics
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The Fast Movers
- Communicating
- Ordered
- Processing
- Logical
- Deciding
- Authoritative
- Executing
- Spontaneous
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Team Discussion Guide · OLAS
Deciding
Very strongly Authoritative
ConcordantAuthoritative
Strength increases away from the center.
Discuss as a team
In which situations does this Dynamic allow us to excel and thrive as a team?
Facilitate the discussion
Use the discussion guide to agree on practical next steps.
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Use your TeamDynamics insights to plan an offsite, agree working norms, or prepare a useful coaching conversation.
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| What you get | TeamDynamicsPro | MBTIonlineTeamsCompare | CliftonStrengths34 + Team GridCompare | Everything DiSCWorkplaceCompare | Predictive IndexPlatformCompare | Culture AmpEngageCompare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measures shared team behaviors directly | Yes | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Individual working-style insights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not included |
| Team-level insights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personal-to-team comparison | Yes | Yes | Not included | Not included | Yes | Not included |
| Presentation built from your team’s results | Yes | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Yes |
| Personalized recommendations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No subscription at any team size | Yes | Yes | Not included | Yes | Not included | Not included |
| Price (USD) | $39/ user | $100/ user | $60/ user + grid subscription above 5 | $90/ user | From $10,000/ organization / year | Custom quote/ organization / year |