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Evaluate Your Team's Collective FADDs and Identify Performance Barriers
Individual performance is shaped by the emotional environment of the team. A team carrying unaddressed collective FADDs, the unspoken fears, chronic anxiety, widespread doubt, and depleted morale, performs below its technical capability regardless of the talent it contains.
This assessment helps leaders identify the emotional health status of their team and create targeted interventions before performance breakdowns occur.
Complete this assessment from your perspective as the team leader. For a richer picture, consider having team members complete it anonymously about their own experience and aggregating the results.
Rate each statement on a scale of 1 to 5:
1 = Strongly Disagree · 3 = Neutral · 5 = Strongly Agree
Rate each 1 to 5:
• Team members feel safe raising concerns without fear of judgment _____
• People on this team are willing to admit mistakes openly _____
• Disagreement and debate are welcomed rather than avoided _____
• Team members ask for help without hesitation _____
• People speak honestly even when it's uncomfortable _____
Section A Score: _____ / 25
Scores below 15 indicate significant psychological safety gaps that are likely suppressing both performance and honest information flow.
Rate each 1 to 5:
• The team maintains clarity and composure during high-pressure periods _____
• Pressure events don't cause significant communication breakdown _____
• Team members support each other during difficult project phases _____
• The team recovers quickly from setbacks and disappointments _____
• Anxiety doesn't visibly impair the team's decision-making quality _____
Section B Score: _____ / 25
Scores below 15 indicate that collective anxiety is likely creating hidden execution costs during your most critical delivery periods.
Rate each 1 to 5:
• Team members trust each other's competence and intentions _____
• There is a shared sense of purpose and meaning in the work _____
• People are genuinely engaged rather than just going through the motions _____
• Team members feel their contributions are recognized and valued _____
• There is observable energy and enthusiasm in team interactions _____
Section C Score: _____ / 25
Scores below 15 indicate potential motivation depletion, which is a leading indicator of increased turnover and declining output quality.
Total Score: _____ / 75
60 to 75: Strong emotional health foundation. Focus on maintenance and targeted optimization.
40 to 59: Moderate health with identifiable gaps. Prioritize the lowest-scoring section for intervention first.
Below 40: Significant emotional health barriers that are likely creating substantial hidden performance costs. Structured intervention is recommended.
For a facilitated team assessment and intervention planning, book a consultation to discuss what a targeted approach would look like for your organization.
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