Description
Develop-It-Yourself for Teams
Your Ultimate Guide to Building High-Performing Teams
Develop-It-Yourself (DIY) for Teams is the go-to development guide for unlocking the full potential of your team. Built on decades of evidence-based talent management research, this guide helps teams strengthen the 10 Drivers and 30 Practices proven to increase team effectiveness—at every level.
Whether you’re a leader, manager, or individual contributor, this development tool provides practical strategies tailored to your role to build stronger, more cohesive, and higher-performing teams.
What’s Inside
✅ Definitions for All 10 Team Drivers and 30 Key Practices
✅ Why Each Practice Matters and what behaviors drive success
✅ Developmental Difficulty Ratings for every Practice
✅ Role-Specific Development Tips for Leaders, Managers, and Individual Contributors
✅ Step-by-Step Action Planning Tools for targeted improvement
✅ Crosswalks to Popular Personality Frameworks
- MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
- Big Five
- Gallup
- DISC
Why Choose This Guide?
- Customizable: Adapt your development focus based on your organization’s unique priorities.
- Accessible: Rapidly locate relevant strategies for the specific challenges your team faces.
- Practical: No fluff—just actionable guidance you can apply immediately.
- Role-Aware: Get targeted advice based on your current contribution to the team dynamic.
Perfect For:
- HR and L&D Professionals
- Team Leaders and Project Managers
- Coaches and Internal Facilitators
- High-Potential Talent Development Programs
- Organizations investing in team-based performance
Authored by Leaders in Leadership and Talent Science
Develop-It-Yourself for Teams is authored by recognized experts in talent management and development.
Robert Eichinger
Co-founder and former CEO of Lominger International, Bob Eichinger is a pioneer in competency-based development. He has authored 50+ books, articles, and development tools used globally in leadership and talent management. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Minnesota and serves as Chief Innovation Officer at TalentTelligent.
Roger Pearman
Roger Pearman is CEO of TalentTelligent® and a seasoned executive, author, and coach. With decades of experience across business, government, and education, his work focuses on career development, emotional intelligence, and the practical application of research-based talent tools. He holds an EdD in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a National Board-Certified Coach.
Lisa-Marie Hanson
Lisa-Marie is Chief Learning Officer and a seasoned expert in adult learning, facilitation, and instructional design. With 30+ years in the talent field—including leadership roles in financial and retail industries- she brings a practical, engaging approach to learning strategy and 360 coaching. She holds a master’s in Human Resource Development from the University of Minnesota.
Garrick Throckmorton
Garrick is a passionate HR practitioner who brings an internal HR leader’s perspective to leadership and talent development work. His approach is grounded in the belief that culture drives results, informed by leadership roles in HR across small, mid-size, large, and global organizations. With experience spanning financial services, healthcare, higher education, and consumer goods, Garrick is currently the COO of TalentTelligent. He holds a master’s degree in Counseling from Wake Forest University.
🛠️ Empower your teams with tools to improve collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results—one driver and practice at a time.
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