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Team Practices Inventory (TPI) is a norm-based 360°-feedback instrument that is designed for use with groups in which teamwork is essential. Taking less than 15 minutes to complete, the team is rated on 62 behavior-based descriptors using a seven-point scale. Ratings are obtained from each group member, the group leader, and, when appropriate, by individuals outside the group. Once the TPI data are collected, a comprehensive report is generated for feedback to the group and group leader.

The TPI is an instrument designed especially for team assessments, identification of training needs, and as an outcome measure after team development and training projects.

What The TPI Measures

The TPI provides objective feedback about how a team functions on fourteen key factors that are recognized as essential to effective group performance:

	Goal Clarity		Cooperation
	Role Clarity		Support
	Structure		Trust
	Energy/Accomplishment		Communication
	Competence		Standards
	Commitment		Recognition
	Influence		Leadership

The TPI Report

The TPI report is comprised of five sections and provides extensive feedback. Scores are broken down by Group and Leader.

	Overview provides a quick summary of the TPI Factor scores.
	Percentile Graph plots each TPI Factor score compared to the normative sample.
	Item Responses lists all items sorted by TPI Factor.
	Statistical Table shows the scores (and standard deviations) on each TPI Factor.
	High/Low Summary Report lists the highest and lowest TPI Factors determined by percentile scores.