Talent Optimization
Introducing the Stabilizing Team
A Stabilizing Team is one of the nine Team Types identified by The Predictive Index. Stabilizing Teams are known for being “by-the-book” and cautious with risk. Stabilizing Teams work together in a transactional manner with clear expectations about who does what and when. They share information on a “need to know” basis. With clearly delineated…
Introducing the Anchoring Team
An Anchoring Team is one of the nine Team Types identified by The Predictive Index. Anchoring Teams are cooperative, patient, and dependable. Organized and careful in planning work activities, they still welcome input and involvement from the whole team. Team members are highly in tune with what’s going on across the organization, and are often…
Introducing the Cultivating Team
A Cultivating Team is one of the nine Team Types identified by The Predictive Index. Cultivating Teams are friendly and accepting. They make group decisions and respect the consensus. For the most part, Cultivating Teams avoid conflict. But when it occurs, they address it in a constructive manner and use it to strengthen relationships. There’s…
Introducing the Bolstering Team
A Bolstering Team is one of the nine Team Types identified by The Predictive Index. Bolstering Teams are supportive of each other’s ideas, and like to brainstorm together in the name of innovation. They always cheer each other on, communicate informally, and enjoy robust discussions. They’re proactive in helping each other and sharing information. Since…
Unpacking The Science of Dream Teams
Beyond assessments: The power of talent optimization
Establish your culture.
Any senior team should view establishing their company culture as one of their most important activities as leaders. Culture is a result of deliberate, intentional action. Not only should an organization’s structure have tight alignment with the organization’s business strategy, but a purpose-built culture should also be consistent with that strategy. Culture, along with organizational…