Exceptional teams don’t just happen—they are intentionally built, nurtured, and developed. In our work with organizations of all sizes, we’ve seen firsthand that teams that thrive focus not only on what they do but also on how they do it together. That’s where The Five Behaviors™ comes in. This powerful framework helps transform groups of individuals into cohesive, high-performing teams.
Why team development matters
Teams are the engine driving organizational success. Yet, even the most talented individuals can struggle to achieve results when collaboration, trust, and communication break down. Through intentional team development, organizations can unlock the collective potential of their people, turning challenges into opportunities and achieving outcomes that no single person could accomplish alone.
At A-Team Partners, we guide teams through this journey with a proven process, equipping them with the insights, tools, and strategies they need to build a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Introducing The Five Behaviors™
The Five Behaviors™ model, based on the groundbreaking work of Patrick Lencioni in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, identifies the core elements required for a truly cohesive team:
- Trust: The foundation of a healthy team, trust occurs when members are vulnerable with one another and feel safe to be authentic.
- Conflict: Productive conflict is a sign of a healthy team. It’s about engaging in open, honest debates where ideas are promoted and challenged for the good of the company.
- Commitment: Teams that engage in healthy conflict are more likely to buy into decisions, even those they initially disagreed with, when every voice is heard.
- Accountability: When team members are committed, they hold themselves and one another accountable for delivering on promises and meeting standards.
- Results: This is the ultimate goal, which is unlocked when teams begin prioritizing collective results over individual agendas to achieve shared success.
Through assessments and facilitated experiences, The Five Behaviors™ provides teams with a common language and actionable steps to improve in each of these areas.
Our approach at A-Team Partners
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. When partnering with your organization, we tailor The Five Behaviors™ experience to meet your unique team dynamics and organizational goals. We fold in the operational realities to uncover what’s getting in the way of high team performance. Whether your team is newly formed, facing challenges, or striving to move from good to great, we help you:
- Identify strengths and growth areas through diagnostic assessments
- Build trust through meaningful dialogue and shared experiences
- Develop constructive conflict skills so that diverse perspectives strengthen, rather than fracture, the team
- Create shared commitments that align everyone around common objectives
- Foster accountability to drive individual and collective excellence
- Focus on measurable results that reflect the team’s true potential
Take the next step
We often aren’t taught how to be a good team member or what a good team looks like. Imagine what your team could achieve if everyone were aligned, engaged, and focused on what matters most. With A-Team Partners and The Five Behaviors™, you can move beyond surface-level collaboration and create a team that thrives—even in the face of change and challenge.
Let’s build that team together.