Practitioner | Teams overview (Reference)
Understand what a Team is on the Herrmann Platform and when to use this tool.
Audience: Certified Practitioners
Applies to: Herrmann Platform (Thinker Portal & Axon)
What is a Team?
A Team is a group you create in the Herrmann Platform that gives Thinkers direct access to shared team insights and tools inside their Thinker Portal.
How Teams differ from other organizing tools
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Assessment Groups, Invitations, Data Roles: Help you keep your database organized.
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Teams: Help Thinkers see and use their team data and team tools.
What Thinkers get with a Team
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Views of Team Preference Map, Average, and Composite profiles
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Plain‑language guidance to help interpret the team’s data
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One‑click Share & Compare for all team members
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Action Plans to translate insights into action (BETA)
Best practice: When you run an HBDI® Team Report debrief, also create a Team so participants can keep learning and applying insights afterward.
When should I create a Team?
Great use cases:
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Functional teams that collaborate daily
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Project or event teams formed for a specific initiative
Limits & recommendations:
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Size: Aim for 30 people or fewer
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Cohesion: Works best when everyone collaborates regularly
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Readiness: Teams should have completed an HBDI® Team Report debrief with a Certified Practitioner
Related: How do I create a Team?