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Ideal Team Player Diagnosis
3 virtues (Humble, Hungry, Smart) for ideal team player. Diagnose your team against them.
Goal
Shift hiring and development from "technical skills" to the 3 virtues most predictive of team success.
Steps
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Understand: Humble (puts team before self), Hungry (ambitious, takes initiative), Smart (emotional intelligence).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover a "team star" is actually a Skillful Politician destroying relationships.
Evidence base
School: Patrick Lencioni / Table Group
Founders: Patrick Lencioni (2016)
Coined by Patrick Lencioni in "The Ideal Team Player" (2016). Extension of "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" (2002). Used by The Table Group for culture consulting since 1997.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Ideal Team Player Diagnosis" take?
This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced in a group in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Ideal Team Player Diagnosis"?
You discover a "team star" is actually a Skillful Politician destroying relationships. In the short term: Within 3 months, you act on Politicians (develop or exit), team performance rises.
Is "Ideal Team Player Diagnosis" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Patrick Lencioni / Table Group (Patrick Lencioni (2016)). Coined by Patrick Lencioni in "The Ideal Team Player" (2016). Extension of "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" (2002). Used by The Table Group for culture consulting since 1997.
Is "Ideal Team Player Diagnosis" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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