Team VITALS Questionnaire

1. This survey lets a team create a “snapshot” of its effectiveness

Please evaluate the statements honestly and be as objective as possible. Be thoughtful about your responses, but don’t agonize over each response. Your initial “gut feel” is usually best.
Use the scale below to indicate how each statement applies to the [specify] team. Please remember to use the entire scale (1–5) to represent your most accurate response.
The assessment should not take more than 15 minutes.

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* 1. Please assign a rating to each question

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Always
This team’s outcomes are of great consequence to our stakeholders	This team’s outcomes are of great consequence to our stakeholders Never	This team’s outcomes are of great consequence to our stakeholders Rarely	This team’s outcomes are of great consequence to our stakeholders Sometimes	This team’s outcomes are of great consequence to our stakeholders Usually	This team’s outcomes are of great consequence to our stakeholders Always
Team members have to work interdependently to achieve our vision and goals	Team members have to work interdependently to achieve our vision and goals Never	Team members have to work interdependently to achieve our vision and goals Rarely	Team members have to work interdependently to achieve our vision and goals Sometimes	Team members have to work interdependently to achieve our vision and goals Usually	Team members have to work interdependently to achieve our vision and goals Always
Our team has a single, clear and compelling vision of what we want to accomplish	Our team has a single, clear and compelling vision of what we want to accomplish Never	Our team has a single, clear and compelling vision of what we want to accomplish Rarely	Our team has a single, clear and compelling vision of what we want to accomplish Sometimes	Our team has a single, clear and compelling vision of what we want to accomplish Usually	Our team has a single, clear and compelling vision of what we want to accomplish Always
The team is aligned around common objectives and priorities	The team is aligned around common objectives and priorities Never	The team is aligned around common objectives and priorities Rarely	The team is aligned around common objectives and priorities Sometimes	The team is aligned around common objectives and priorities Usually	The team is aligned around common objectives and priorities Always
Everyone here, whatever their origin/background, can see how their contribution connects to the same common purpose	Everyone here, whatever their origin/background, can see how their contribution connects to the same common purpose Never	Everyone here, whatever their origin/background, can see how their contribution connects to the same common purpose Rarely	Everyone here, whatever their origin/background, can see how their contribution connects to the same common purpose Sometimes	Everyone here, whatever their origin/background, can see how their contribution connects to the same common purpose Usually	Everyone here, whatever their origin/background, can see how their contribution connects to the same common purpose Always

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	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Always
We enjoy working together; we have a fun and productive time	We enjoy working together; we have a fun and productive time Never	We enjoy working together; we have a fun and productive time Rarely	We enjoy working together; we have a fun and productive time Sometimes	We enjoy working together; we have a fun and productive time Usually	We enjoy working together; we have a fun and productive time Always
Our team members feel that we are all in it together and we share responsibility for the team’s success or failure	Our team members feel that we are all in it together and we share responsibility for the team’s success or failure Never	Our team members feel that we are all in it together and we share responsibility for the team’s success or failure Rarely	Our team members feel that we are all in it together and we share responsibility for the team’s success or failure Sometimes	Our team members feel that we are all in it together and we share responsibility for the team’s success or failure Usually	Our team members feel that we are all in it together and we share responsibility for the team’s success or failure Always
People here are cynical and pessimistic about what the team is trying to achieve (R)	People here are cynical and pessimistic about what the team is trying to achieve (R) Never	People here are cynical and pessimistic about what the team is trying to achieve (R) Rarely	People here are cynical and pessimistic about what the team is trying to achieve (R) Sometimes	People here are cynical and pessimistic about what the team is trying to achieve (R) Usually	People here are cynical and pessimistic about what the team is trying to achieve (R) Always
Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team	Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team Never	Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team Rarely	Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team Sometimes	Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team Usually	Team members willingly make sacrifices in their areas for the good of the team Always
I am proud to tell others I work on this team	I am proud to tell others I work on this team Never	I am proud to tell others I work on this team Rarely	I am proud to tell others I work on this team Sometimes	I am proud to tell others I work on this team Usually	I am proud to tell others I work on this team Always

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	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Always
In this team, people are sometimes rejected for being different (R)	In this team, people are sometimes rejected for being different (R) Never	In this team, people are sometimes rejected for being different (R) Rarely	In this team, people are sometimes rejected for being different (R) Sometimes	In this team, people are sometimes rejected for being different (R) Usually	In this team, people are sometimes rejected for being different (R) Always
Members of this team value and respect each other’s contributions	Members of this team value and respect each other’s contributions Never	Members of this team value and respect each other’s contributions Rarely	Members of this team value and respect each other’s contributions Sometimes	Members of this team value and respect each other’s contributions Usually	Members of this team value and respect each other’s contributions Always
Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another	Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another Never	Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another Rarely	Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another Sometimes	Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another Usually	Team members acknowledge their weaknesses to one another Always
In this team, it is easy to discuss difficult issues and problems without fear of retribution	In this team, it is easy to discuss difficult issues and problems without fear of retribution Never	In this team, it is easy to discuss difficult issues and problems without fear of retribution Rarely	In this team, it is easy to discuss difficult issues and problems without fear of retribution Sometimes	In this team, it is easy to discuss difficult issues and problems without fear of retribution Usually	In this team, it is easy to discuss difficult issues and problems without fear of retribution Always
Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another	Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another Never	Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another Rarely	Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another Sometimes	Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another Usually	Team members can comfortably discuss their personal lives with one another Always

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	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Always
The team has a nearly ideal mix of members – a diverse set of people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the work	The team has a nearly ideal mix of members – a diverse set of people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the work Never	The team has a nearly ideal mix of members – a diverse set of people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the work Rarely	The team has a nearly ideal mix of members – a diverse set of people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the work Sometimes	The team has a nearly ideal mix of members – a diverse set of people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the work Usually	The team has a nearly ideal mix of members – a diverse set of people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the work Always
Members of this team agree about how everyone is expected to behave	Members of this team agree about how everyone is expected to behave Never	Members of this team agree about how everyone is expected to behave Rarely	Members of this team agree about how everyone is expected to behave Sometimes	Members of this team agree about how everyone is expected to behave Usually	Members of this team agree about how everyone is expected to behave Always
The team is larger than it needs to be (R)	The team is larger than it needs to be (R) Never	The team is larger than it needs to be (R) Rarely	The team is larger than it needs to be (R) Sometimes	The team is larger than it needs to be (R) Usually	The team is larger than it needs to be (R) Always
We have set procedures or protocols to ensure that things are orderly and run smoothly (i.e., minimize interruptions, everyone gets the opportunity to have his or her say)	We have set procedures or protocols to ensure that things are orderly and run smoothly (i.e., minimize interruptions, everyone gets the opportunity to have his or her say) Never	We have set procedures or protocols to ensure that things are orderly and run smoothly (i.e., minimize interruptions, everyone gets the opportunity to have his or her say) Rarely	We have set procedures or protocols to ensure that things are orderly and run smoothly (i.e., minimize interruptions, everyone gets the opportunity to have his or her say) Sometimes	We have set procedures or protocols to ensure that things are orderly and run smoothly (i.e., minimize interruptions, everyone gets the opportunity to have his or her say) Usually	We have set procedures or protocols to ensure that things are orderly and run smoothly (i.e., minimize interruptions, everyone gets the opportunity to have his or her say) Always
The team is quite stable, with few changes in membership	The team is quite stable, with few changes in membership Never	The team is quite stable, with few changes in membership Rarely	The team is quite stable, with few changes in membership Sometimes	The team is quite stable, with few changes in membership Usually	The team is quite stable, with few changes in membership Always

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	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Always
All members of the team are held to the same high standards	All members of the team are held to the same high standards Never	All members of the team are held to the same high standards Rarely	All members of the team are held to the same high standards Sometimes	All members of the team are held to the same high standards Usually	All members of the team are held to the same high standards Always
Team members consistently follow through on promises and commitments	Team members consistently follow through on promises and commitments Never	Team members consistently follow through on promises and commitments Rarely	Team members consistently follow through on promises and commitments Sometimes	Team members consistently follow through on promises and commitments Usually	Team members consistently follow through on promises and commitments Always
People are valued for the unique contribution they can make at work	People are valued for the unique contribution they can make at work Never	People are valued for the unique contribution they can make at work Rarely	People are valued for the unique contribution they can make at work Sometimes	People are valued for the unique contribution they can make at work Usually	People are valued for the unique contribution they can make at work Always
People are willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed	People are willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed Never	People are willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed Rarely	People are willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed Sometimes	People are willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed Usually	People are willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed Always
The work we do leaves little room for the exercise of judgment or initiative (R)	The work we do leaves little room for the exercise of judgment or initiative (R) Never	The work we do leaves little room for the exercise of judgment or initiative (R) Rarely	The work we do leaves little room for the exercise of judgment or initiative (R) Sometimes	The work we do leaves little room for the exercise of judgment or initiative (R) Usually	The work we do leaves little room for the exercise of judgment or initiative (R) Always

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	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Always
The team leader is democratic and collaborative	The team leader is democratic and collaborative Never	The team leader is democratic and collaborative Rarely	The team leader is democratic and collaborative Sometimes	The team leader is democratic and collaborative Usually	The team leader is democratic and collaborative Always
The team leader provides positive feedback when the team behaves or performs well	The team leader provides positive feedback when the team behaves or performs well Never	The team leader provides positive feedback when the team behaves or performs well Rarely	The team leader provides positive feedback when the team behaves or performs well Sometimes	The team leader provides positive feedback when the team behaves or performs well Usually	The team leader provides positive feedback when the team behaves or performs well Always
The team leader helps members resolve any conflicts that may develop among them	The team leader helps members resolve any conflicts that may develop among them Never	The team leader helps members resolve any conflicts that may develop among them Rarely	The team leader helps members resolve any conflicts that may develop among them Sometimes	The team leader helps members resolve any conflicts that may develop among them Usually	The team leader helps members resolve any conflicts that may develop among them Always
When people in this team get into trouble working together, there is no one available to help them out (R)	When people in this team get into trouble working together, there is no one available to help them out (R) Never	When people in this team get into trouble working together, there is no one available to help them out (R) Rarely	When people in this team get into trouble working together, there is no one available to help them out (R) Sometimes	When people in this team get into trouble working together, there is no one available to help them out (R) Usually	When people in this team get into trouble working together, there is no one available to help them out (R) Always
The team leader helps team members bring their best selves to work	The team leader helps team members bring their best selves to work Never	The team leader helps team members bring their best selves to work Rarely	The team leader helps team members bring their best selves to work Sometimes	The team leader helps team members bring their best selves to work Usually	The team leader helps team members bring their best selves to work Always