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Benchmarks of Team Excellence  

New Instrument Propels Teams Toward Excellence

With interest in team-building at an all-time high, many people want to know: "What makes a team better than good? What makes a team great?" Consultant and author Dr. Jesse Stoner has an answer. In her new diagnostic instrument, Benchmarks of Team Excellence, Dr. Stoner enables teams to identify and measure their performance against 6 key indicators of team excellence: alignment, team effectiveness, empowerment, passion, commitment, and results. Published by HRDQ, the instrument is available only through the HRDQ catalog.

"Benchmarks is designed to measure a higher level of team functioning than typical team effectiveness questionnaires." says Dr. Stoner. "Teams that score in the excellent range produce outstanding results. All team members are excited and proud to be part of the team and there is an observable high energy level. Team meetings are focused, crisp, and fun. And when conflict arises, teams deal with it openly and directly."

What about teams with scores that fall below the excellent range? "Scores in the mid-range indicate your team is functioning as well as most other teams," says Dr. Stoner. "However, if you want your team to achieve excellence, This instrument will help you identify areas to focus on."

Teams that score in the lower ranges may find that they rely too strongly on leadership to coordinate their efforts; or they may make take more pride in individual than group accomplishments. Such teams may also be disrupted by the negative feelings of their members. The instrument provides these teams with specific help and direction in starting to correct these problems.

Recommended for any team that needs to clarify its performance goals or to understand the characteristics of high-performing teams, Benchmarks is most effective when used with its Facilitator Guide, which includes administration guidelines, theory background, and sample program designs.
 
Benchmarks of Team Excellence is available exclusively from HRDQ. If you wish to receive more information about the instrument or any of HRDQ’s other products and services, please contact our marketing team, via e-mail at news@hrdq.com or via telephone at 800.633.4533.

Complimentary copies are available to the media upon request.

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HRDQ puts theory to work through the development of high-quality, well-researched learning instruments, hands-on games, multi-day programs, and other training re-sources for individuals, teams, and organizations. For more than 25 years, HRDQ has distributed these products through its catalog, website, and a worldwide network of distributors. HRDQ's services also include consulting, custom-developed products, and organizational analysis.
 

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