Team Viewpoints report for Gyre Team

7 things to know about teams

  1. 1
    Most people start with objectives, recruit for competence and only then try to create a team. Why not start with talented people who believe in each other, and then work out what you can be uniquely, distinctively good at?
  2. 2
    The best teams get people to be their best – they spot the talents in each other and encourage, demand, support and cajole them to become the leader within.
  3. 3
    Teams need 3 things: shared purpose, belief in each other, and differences between people that are treasured not trashed.
  4. 4
    Purpose needs to be about more than targets and money, or a team will die. Teams need to discover or create a purpose that sets them alight and let it become their polestar – the constant point of reference in the midst of day-to-day uncertainties.
  5. 5
    Teams that believe in the talents of each other will significantly outperform teams that on paper have more talented players.
  6. 6
    The more you can deepen your appreciation of your colleagues’ distinctive talents, the stronger the team will be. The clearer you are about your shared gaps, the less likely you are to let them become liabilities.
  7. 7
    A sign of a mature team is that, whilst everyone inside the team knows who the leader is, an outsider won’t be able to tell, because everyone is prepared to take the lead, and everyone is prepared to follow.

Team Viewpoints report for Gyre Team

Gyre data from the following are included in this report:

Arabella Ellis

Victoria Harflett

Daniel Huggins

Mark Loftus

Lisa McFall

Best-fit Leader types

There are 2 circles plotted for each team member, that member's 2 Best-fit Leader types.


Click on a diamond to find out about that Leader type.

the Innovator

Innovators are the restless creators, constantly searching for the next game-changing idea or invention. They are the visionaries, willing to think the unthinkable, to see the world differently, and then to follow through and challenge established ideas and practices. Many of their ideas won't work; failure and appearing foolish are part and parcel of their world. They have boundless curiosity, striving to anticipate how the world may change. They love to ask 'why?', 'what if?' and 'why not?'. They will move quickly from one idea to the next as associations and half-ideas flow to and fro. They leave a stamp of creativity wherever they go, whether it's about finding a new way of organising a to-do list, or radically rethinking how to do space travel.

the Entrepreneurial leader

Entrepreneurial characters are great at spotting the potential in situations and willing to embrace risks in order to capture opportunities. Their focus is outwards: to markets, customers, ideas and technologies. They are open to change and this openness means that they are willing to embrace new trends that others might dismiss. They will often be the people providing fresh perspective to their team or organisation. They connect easily, and will often have a large network of contacts, which together with their personal resourcefulness and determination to follow through, means Entrepreneurial characters are the people who turn possibilities into reality.

the Executional leader

The Executional character is driven to achieve great results, working tirelessly on challenging tasks until completion. They galvanise and encourage the efforts of others, unaffected by nuances of emotions and politics. They move quickly from ideas to action, often initiating action while the discussion is still happening. They are task oriented and no-nonsense - tools are there to be used rather than polished. With their strong focus on getting the job done, the Executional character is driven to ensure they and their team deliver, moving onto the next task almost before the current one is finished and rarely taking time to draw breath, creating pace and momentum for teams and organisations.

the Practical leader

Practical characters focus on translating strategy into tangible results. They have a strong sense of ownership and quietly effective approach that means colleagues quickly come to know they can rely on them. They are the ones who will stick with something until it's fully implemented and working smoothly. They have a deep understanding of what will work in the real world, bringing realism and pragmatism to a team. At their best, they balance short-term delivery with a long-term perspective, doing things now that will still make sense in the future. Practical characters are often process people, with a sustained focus on improving the quality, reliability and effectiveness of whatever they are leading.

the Strategist

Strategists provide clarity about overall direction, working from deep analysis to bring insight and guidance. They are the people who inform and shape organisational strategy, anticipating challenges that others miss or neglect. They use these insights to understand how factors might play out in the future, and track the possible impacts on technologies, markets, organisations and people. Often the voice of reason, the Strategist helps others keep sight of the longer-term picture. They balance independent thought and informed decision-making. They value breadth as well as depth of thinking and can bring insight about what needs to happen to move a difficult task forward, but also to unstick a relationship, or handle a tricky people situation.

the Servant leader

The Servant character focuses on the growth and wellbeing of others, guided by their core values and beliefs. They get their own ego out of the way, focusing their attention on their team and organisation. They will bring awareness and sensitivity to emotions and relationships. They care about being inclusive. They pull people together around shared goals, recognising, valuing and playing to people's strengths, helping the team to reach its true potential. Many Servant characters come to personify the team, embodying its core values and identity. They handle conflict with calmness, drawing people together to find resolutions, effortlessly seeing both sides of the argument.

the Transformational leader

The Transformational character is driven to bring positive change to the worlds in which people live and work. Their focus is on helping teams, organisations and the wider society find new and productive adaptations to a changing world. They understand that people often instinctively resist change, and they work resourcefully and resiliently to orchestrate changes in beliefs, mindsets, power-structures and culture. They tune into the emotions and relationships around them and are sensitive to the nature of power and influence. They listen as much to what's not said as to what is said, creating fresh perspective and insight for others, coupled with the energising drive to bring about transformational change.

the Charismatic leader

Charismatic characters paint a compelling vision of the future, generating excitement, energy, and movement. Their excitement about the potential they see around themselves, whether in a person, product or political movement, creates an emotional draw for others. It pulls people towards them, drawing them in through their inner conviction and sense of possibilities and potential. Whether quiet or loud, they build relationships readily, are often charming and connect easily on an emotional level, helping awaken and motivate. The Charismatic character is an engaging story teller, turning something that otherwise might be thorough and analytical but dry, into a story that can ignite passion and spark action.

the Professional

The Professional is known for their commitment to mastery of their craft, whether this craft is a recognised profession, a way of working or a knowledge or skill-set. They have high standards and equally high expectations of themselves. They are seen as dependable, disciplined and determined to follow through on what they say. They are dedicated individuals who work diligently in the service of others - especially if they consider someone as a client. They do their preparation, are knowledgeable about their field, and are emotionally even-keeled. Their strength is to work with sustained focus and determination to deliver on their commitments: they have the kind of self-regulation that means little will distract them nor push them off balance.

Individual Best-fit Leader types

The 2 best-fit Leader types for each team member.

Arabella Ellis

 

Victoria Harflett

 

Daniel Huggins

 

Mark Loftus

 

Lisa McFall

 

Least-fit Leader types

There are 2 circles plotted for each team member, that member's 2 Least-fit Leader types.


Click on a diamond to find out about that Leader type.

the Innovator

Innovators are the restless creators, constantly searching for the next game-changing idea or invention. They are the visionaries, willing to think the unthinkable, to see the world differently, and then to follow through and challenge established ideas and practices. Many of their ideas won't work; failure and appearing foolish are part and parcel of their world. They have boundless curiosity, striving to anticipate how the world may change. They love to ask 'why?', 'what if?' and 'why not?'. They will move quickly from one idea to the next as associations and half-ideas flow to and fro. They leave a stamp of creativity wherever they go, whether it's about finding a new way of organising a to-do list, or radically rethinking how to do space travel.

the Entrepreneurial leader

Entrepreneurial characters are great at spotting the potential in situations and willing to embrace risks in order to capture opportunities. Their focus is outwards: to markets, customers, ideas and technologies. They are open to change and this openness means that they are willing to embrace new trends that others might dismiss. They will often be the people providing fresh perspective to their team or organisation. They connect easily, and will often have a large network of contacts, which together with their personal resourcefulness and determination to follow through, means Entrepreneurial characters are the people who turn possibilities into reality.

the Executional leader

The Executional character is driven to achieve great results, working tirelessly on challenging tasks until completion. They galvanise and encourage the efforts of others, unaffected by nuances of emotions and politics. They move quickly from ideas to action, often initiating action while the discussion is still happening. They are task oriented and no-nonsense - tools are there to be used rather than polished. With their strong focus on getting the job done, the Executional character is driven to ensure they and their team deliver, moving onto the next task almost before the current one is finished and rarely taking time to draw breath, creating pace and momentum for teams and organisations.

the Practical leader

Practical characters focus on translating strategy into tangible results. They have a strong sense of ownership and quietly effective approach that means colleagues quickly come to know they can rely on them. They are the ones who will stick with something until it's fully implemented and working smoothly. They have a deep understanding of what will work in the real world, bringing realism and pragmatism to a team. At their best, they balance short-term delivery with a long-term perspective, doing things now that will still make sense in the future. Practical characters are often process people, with a sustained focus on improving the quality, reliability and effectiveness of whatever they are leading.

the Strategist

Strategists provide clarity about overall direction, working from deep analysis to bring insight and guidance. They are the people who inform and shape organisational strategy, anticipating challenges that others miss or neglect. They use these insights to understand how factors might play out in the future, and track the possible impacts on technologies, markets, organisations and people. Often the voice of reason, the Strategist helps others keep sight of the longer-term picture. They balance independent thought and informed decision-making. They value breadth as well as depth of thinking and can bring insight about what needs to happen to move a difficult task forward, but also to unstick a relationship, or handle a tricky people situation.

the Servant leader

The Servant character focuses on the growth and wellbeing of others, guided by their core values and beliefs. They get their own ego out of the way, focusing their attention on their team and organisation. They will bring awareness and sensitivity to emotions and relationships. They care about being inclusive. They pull people together around shared goals, recognising, valuing and playing to people's strengths, helping the team to reach its true potential. Many Servant characters come to personify the team, embodying its core values and identity. They handle conflict with calmness, drawing people together to find resolutions, effortlessly seeing both sides of the argument.

the Transformational leader

The Transformational character is driven to bring positive change to the worlds in which people live and work. Their focus is on helping teams, organisations and the wider society find new and productive adaptations to a changing world. They understand that people often instinctively resist change, and they work resourcefully and resiliently to orchestrate changes in beliefs, mindsets, power-structures and culture. They tune into the emotions and relationships around them and are sensitive to the nature of power and influence. They listen as much to what's not said as to what is said, creating fresh perspective and insight for others, coupled with the energising drive to bring about transformational change.

the Charismatic leader

Charismatic characters paint a compelling vision of the future, generating excitement, energy, and movement. Their excitement about the potential they see around themselves, whether in a person, product or political movement, creates an emotional draw for others. It pulls people towards them, drawing them in through their inner conviction and sense of possibilities and potential. Whether quiet or loud, they build relationships readily, are often charming and connect easily on an emotional level, helping awaken and motivate. The Charismatic character is an engaging story teller, turning something that otherwise might be thorough and analytical but dry, into a story that can ignite passion and spark action.

the Professional

The Professional is known for their commitment to mastery of their craft, whether this craft is a recognised profession, a way of working or a knowledge or skill-set. They have high standards and equally high expectations of themselves. They are seen as dependable, disciplined and determined to follow through on what they say. They are dedicated individuals who work diligently in the service of others - especially if they consider someone as a client. They do their preparation, are knowledgeable about their field, and are emotionally even-keeled. Their strength is to work with sustained focus and determination to deliver on their commitments: they have the kind of self-regulation that means little will distract them nor push them off balance.

Individual Least-fit Leader types

The 2 least-fit Leader types for each team member.

Arabella Ellis

 

Victoria Harflett

 

Daniel Huggins

 

Mark Loftus

 

Lisa McFall

 

Team Fit-to-profile results

The Strengths mapping scores from team members give the following fit-to-profile results. The graph below plots the average of your team's fit-to-profile scores.

Innovator
Entrepreneurial
Executional
Practical
Strategist
Servant
Transformational
Charismatic
Professional
very strong
strong
moderate
low

Your Team

Arabella Ellis

 

Victoria Harflett

 

Daniel Huggins

 

Mark Loftus

 

Lisa McFall

 

Strength-mapping

shared team strengths & easier to develop
shared team blindspots & harder to develop

Team strengths

Key shared strengths:

Ownership
Has a sense of duty to the task, the team and the wider organisation
Perseverance
Tenacious in pursuing goals; sustains focus in spite of obstacles
Appetite
Desire to make a difference; driven by purposeful goals for self & others
Curiosity
Desire to explore, discover and grow; finds all subjects fascinating
Consistency
True to their inner values and public promises; open and straightforward

Potential blindspots

Lowest rated strengths:

Risk-taking
Seizes opportunities despite the risk of failure
Handles conflict
Deals constructively with conflict
Optimises
Keeps things at the optimal level of simplicity required for efficiency and effectiveness
Self-regulation
Behaves in a consistently disciplined manner by controlling appetites and emotions
Simplifies
Simplifies complex information (financial, numerical, verbal)