National Study on Consistently High Achieving Teams (CHAT)®
Exploring Behaviors, Mindsets, and Practices that Drive High-Impact Results for Leaders and Teams
Why Consistently High-Achieving Teams Matter
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, teams are essential to driving results, innovation, and growth. Our national study addresses an often-overlooked question: what makes some teams consistently high achieving? With nearly 30 years of expertise in leadership and teamwork, the Steven Gaffney Company conducted this first-of-its-kind research to bring critical insights for leaders, filling knowledge gaps with actionable data on team achievement and accountability.
Key Insights from the Study
Our research sheds light on the factors driving team success, highlighting seven essential discoveries:
- Accountability: The urgent need for accountability within teams
- Distractions: How workplace distractions impact team focus and effectiveness
- Mindset: The influence of mindset—whether Powerful, Conditional, or Powerless
- Communication Challenges: How hidden communication gaps impact achievement
- Team Preferences: The role of in-person, hybrid, and remote dynamics in team effectiveness
- Achievement-Driven Culture: A significant desire among employees to be part of consistently high-achieving teams
Each insight comes with an Executive Question for reflection and a Strategic Resource to implement solutions immediately.
Study Findings by the Numbers
1
%
of working Americans report a lack of accountability within their teams.
1
%
say being on a high-achieving team would significantly improve their work experience.
1
%
find in-person interactions to be the most effective for team success.
1
%
feel only conditionally powerful or powerless within their teams.
For Leaders and Teams: What This Means for You
This study offers essential guidance for executives, HR leaders, and managers aiming to build high-performing teams. Learn how each insight can elevate team achievement and benefit your organization’s culture, engagement, and results.
- Executives: Build a culture that prioritizes accountability and proactive honesty.
- Team Leaders: Foster effective communication strategies and minimize distractions.
- HR & Development Leaders: Drive strategic improvements that align with employee preferences and enhance team dynamics.
Additional Resources for Implementation
This study offers essential guidance for executives, HR leaders, and managers aiming to build high-performing teams. Learn how each insight can elevate team achievement and benefit your organization’s culture, engagement, and results.
- All-In Accountability Blueprint
- 6 Types of Meetings for a Consistent Communication Rhythm
- Guide to Increasing Communication Flow Across Teams
Contact us to access these resources or discuss ways to tailor them to your team’s unique needs.
About the Study
This national study is based on data from 1,000 working Americans, representative of diverse demographics and industries. Conducted in collaboration with The Center for Generational Kinetics, the study captures insights essential to navigating today’s evolving work environments and team dynamics.
Download the National Study Report Below!
From uncovering the drivers of team accountability and exploring the power of in-person collaboration to understanding how to build a consistently high-achieving team, this report provides essential insights to elevate your leadership and team dynamics.
How Does Your Team Measure Up?
Our National Study highlights what sets Consistently High Achieving Teams apart. Take the CHAT® Assessment to see how your team compares and get actionable insights to reach the highest levels of achievement.
About Steven Gaffney and the Steven Gaffney Company
With a mission to create Consistently High Achieving Teams (CHAT)®, the Steven Gaffney Company brings a science-backed approach to leadership and teamwork, serving clients from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies. Our tools, such as the Powerful Culture® and Unconditional Power Assessment™, empower leaders to build teams that consistently deliver high-impact results.
Additional Resources for Implementation
Our team is here to support your journey in creating and sustaining high-achieving teams. Reach out for a consultation and start transforming your team’s potential into high-impact results.
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