DOES YOUR GROUP OPERATE

IN THE HIGH-ENERGY ZONE?

ASSESS THE 6 CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE GROUPS

Use the following assessment to score your group’s performance in light of the 6 natural characteristics of energy. The closer your group aligns itself with energy’s nature, the more energized it becomes.  That group energy field becomes growthful, prosperous, and uplifting.  See how close you are and where your group’s energy is blocked. In response to each of the statements below, 1 is the lowest rating.  10 is the highest. 

Relational and Holistic

• This group uses work, play, learning, and social activities to create and maintain networks of relationships.

No such                                                                                                           Abundant

activities                                                                                                         activities

• This group feels like a healthy, high functioning interactive community.

Not at all                                                                                                           Extremely

• This group taps the potential of the collective mind through the formal and informal exchange of information and ideas from every member.

Never                                                                                                               Always

Diversity and Balance

• This group includes a wide variety of personalities, cultures, and ages.

No variety                                                                                                        Tremendous variety

• The diversity in this group is embraced and well integrated; it is a cohesive team.

No integration                                                                                                  Completely integrated

• This group’s activity is balanced -- neither overly stressful nor sluggish.

Out of balance                                                                                                  Perfectly balanced

Possibility and Uncertainty

• This group supports the growth and development of individuals and teams.

Never encourages                                                                                             Always encourages

• This group recognizes the outstanding achievements of all its members.

Everyone is                                                                                                       No one is

in a negative box                                                                                              in a negative box

• This group regards its uncertain future without stress and anxiety.

Future                                                                                                               Future

seems bleak                                                                                                      seems grand

Open and Flowing

• This group is receptive to viewpoints and ideas that challenge the status quo.

No receptivity                                                                                                   Completely open

• Communication channels are open in all directions throughout the group.

Blocked in                                                                                                         Open in

all directions                                                                                                    all directions

• When the unexpected happens, this group adjusts without stress or resistance.

Complete                                                                                                          Stress-free

breakdown                                                                                                       flowing

Intention and Alignment

• This group is guided by clear vision and core values.

No vision                                                                                                          Clear vision

• If a person or process fails to adhere to this group’s vision and core values, those involved receive feedback that is constructive to align energies.

Never                                                                                                               Always

• Everyone is pulling together.

Very Fractured                                                                                                 Aligned

Synergy

• This group has a loving, harmonious, uplifting energy.

Never                                                                                                                Always

• The interfacing of roles, responsibilities, and tasks is stress-free.

Never                                                                                                                Always

• You yourself are in alignment with energy’s nature in your personal life.

Never                                                                                                                Always

This group’s total score:  ______ points

Best possible score:  180 points

Degree to which this group operates in the high-energy zone:  _____ %

This group’s score by category:

Relational and Holistic  _____ points _____ %

Diversity and Balance  _____ points _____ %

Possibility and Uncertainty  _____ points _____ %

Open and Flowing  _____ points _____ %

Intention and Alignment  _____ points _____ %

Synergy  _____ points _____ %

TWO QUESTIONS

• What is the group’s most significant behavior that opposes energy’s nature?

•  What characteristic of energy does your group embrace the most?

When a group transforms the primary pattern that opposes energy, it can make a quantum shift.  It can start functioning at a higher energy INSTANTLY.

If you would like to learn more about the 6 characteristics of energy and how to get into and maintain the high-energy zone in any group, read – IN THE HIGH ENERGY ZONE:  The 6 Characteristics of Highly Effective Groups.