Where Teamwork Science Means Work Results
Trusted by 2.5+ million professionals across 190 countries for 40+ years, the Team Management Profile (TMP) shows you how teams actually work together and how to make them more effective.
The TMP is a work-focused profile tool that reveals the specific work preferences, team roles and collaboration patterns that drive team performance. Get the clarity you need to build high-performing teams.
The Challenge
Most teams’ struggles are linked to lack of awareness – members who don’t understand how each person prefers to work, make decisions or organise themselves.
Traditional personality tests label people, but they don’t tell you what to do about friction. You’re left with insight that doesn’t translate to action.
TMP is different. It’s designed specifically for teams at work, revealing how preferences affect productivity, collaboration and results.
How TMP Works
The Four Work Preference Dimensions (RIDO)
TMP maps preferences across four critical dimensions known as RIDO, revealing how people prefer to work together.
Relationships
Do you prefer to relate in Extroverted or Introverted ways?
Information
Do you prefer Practical or Creative approaches to gathering information?
Decisions
Do you lean towards Analytical or Beliefs-based decision-making?
Organisation
Do you prefer Structured or Flexible work styles?
The 8 Team Roles
These four dimensions combine to reveal 8 distinct Team Roles:
Creator-Innovator
Generates ideas and explores possibilities
Explorer-Promoter
Pursues opportunities and gains support
Assessor-Developer
Analyses options and develops solutions
Thruster-Organiser
Drives action and organises execution
Concluder-Producer
Delivers outputs and meets deadlines
Controller-Inspector
Ensures quality and manages detail
Upholder-Maintainer
Supports values and maintains standards
Reporter-Adviser
Gathers information and provides counsel
Why This Matters
Every team needs all eight roles to function at high performance. The TMP shows you:
Role Allocation
Who naturally fills which roles – so you can allocate work strategically
Gap Analysis
Where you have gaps – so you know what’s missing and can build with that in mind
Concentration
Where you have concentration – so you can address biases
Adaptability
How to adapt – so team members can flex into needed roles when required
Result: Teams that understand their makeup make better decisions, communicate more effectively and deliver consistent results.
What You Get with Each TMP Profile
Use Cases & Applications
For HR & L&D Leaders
Build team capability at scale
How TMP helps HR & L&D
- Use a consistent, research-backed framework to embed a common language of collaboration
- Design leadership programmes that leverage individuals’ energy and motivation for high performance
- Track behavioural and preference-based shifts to evaluate team effectiveness over time
- Use role preference data to support workforce planning and identify capability gaps
For Consultants & Coaches
Deliver credible, evidence-based team development
How TMP helps practitioners
- Facilitate evidence-based coaching and team development grounded in validated psychometrics
- Stand out with a globally recognised profile used by over 2.5 million professionals
- Design tailored team interventions using the Team Management Wheel and Types of Work model
- Join a trusted practitioner network and access expert guidance from the global TMS community
For Team Leaders & Managers
Optimise your team and improve collaboration
How TMP helps managers
- Gain insight into your team’s work preferences and what energises each member
- Improve team performance by aligning tasks with interests
- Reduce misunderstandings by creating shared language around collaboration styles
- Understand root causes of conflict and find the way forward
- Develop team charters and working agreements grounded in how your team prefers to work
- Allocate tasks and responsibilities with clarity and confidence
- Build team cohesion through deeper self- and other-awareness
When to Use TMP
- New teams: Deploy within the first month to establish cohesion and collaboration
- Struggling teams: Find root causes of dysfunction
- High-performing teams: Optimise further and prepare for scaling
- Leadership transitions: Within 90 days of a new leader joining
- Organisational change: Before restructures, mergers or strategic shifts
Why TMP Works
Backed by 40+ years of research and trusted by 2.5 million professionals, TMP is the most widely used team development profile in the world.
How TMP Integrates with the TMS Global System
TMP is the foundation of the TMS Global methodology, but it’s even more powerful when combined with other TMS Global diagnostics.
Complete Team Insight
Understand how your team works, responds and performs.
Combine: TMP + QO₂ + Team Signals
How these products work together
- TMP clarifies work preferences and team role contributions
- QO2 shows how people approach goals, risk and uncertainty
- Team Signals diagnoses how the team is functioning right now
Result: A three-dimensional view of your team – who they are, how resilient they are and where to focus to improve effectiveness.
Targeted Leadership Development
Develop leaders against what their role actually requires.
Combine: TMP + LLP|360 + QO₂ + WoWV
How these products work together
- TMP highlights leadership style and energy across different types of work
- LLP|360 identifies which Linking Skills matter most and how effectively they are demonstrated
- QO2 adds insight into resilience, drive and decision-making under pressure
- WoWV reveals values and motivators shaping leadership behaviour and cultural fit
Result: Focused leadership development that targets the skills, behaviours and mindsets that will make the greatest difference.
Organisational Transition
Navigate change with less friction and more momentum.
Combine: TMP + QO₂ + WoWV
How these products work together
- TMP shows how work gets done, where gaps exist and how people collaborate during change
- QO2 explains how individuals and teams respond to uncertainty and how to bring them on the journey
- WoWV uncovers the values driving engagement and resistance
Result: A clear picture of how to guide your people through transition with reduced resistance and sustained momentum.
Success Stories
See how organisations worldwide are using TMP to build high-performing teams.
We consistently hear from clients that it is the best team tool they have experienced. The outcomes are tangible. Stronger cohesion, clearer contribution, more constructive challenge and more disciplined collaboration. For us, the Team Management Profile is not just a diagnostic, it is a lever for sustained team performance.
The products are cost effective and user friendly, yet backed by decades of thorough scientific research.
I love the TMP tool and the many resources to support awareness and learning!
I think the model for coaching was great. I then saw myself in a new way … how my TMP preference might emerge/impact my coaching styles and practices. That was awesome.
Credible and reliable as a tool, up to date and highly relevant. User-friendly as an assessment tool.
Really practical tools, great help from the facilitators and admin staff. TMP always works well and is accurate and non-threatening for people.
Get Started with TMP
For Organisations & Teams
Find a TMS Global Practitioner
Work with one of our 24,000+ accredited practitioners worldwide to bring TMP to your team or organisation.
Speak with a TMS Global Expert
Not sure where to start? Our team can help you design the right approach for your needs.
Download a Sample Report
See what TMP delivers. Download a sample report to understand the depth and practicality of the insights.
For Consultants & HR Professionals
Get Accredited in TMP
Join 24,000+ practitioners globally. Gain lifetime accreditation and access to TMS resources and the practitioner community with no annual renewal fees.
Already TMS Global Accredited? Add TMP
Add TMP to your toolkit alongside QO2, WoWV, LLP|360 and Team Signals.
Free Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How is TMP different from personality assessments like Myers-Briggs or DiSC?
TMP focuses specifically on work preferences – how people prefer to approach tasks, make decisions, gather information and organise their work in a professional context. Unlike personality assessments such as MBTI or DiSC, which measure whole-of-life personality traits viewed as stable and fixed, TMP measures preferences specifically at work. Work preferences can evolve across different roles and organisations, making TMP more actionable: insights translate directly to team situations, the focus is on collaboration and team building rather than personality typing, and no one gets labelled or pigeonholed.
Can TMP be used for recruitment or hiring decisions?
No. TMP is designed for development, not selection. It’s a tool for helping existing teams understand each other and work more effectively together. It should not be used for hiring, promotion or any pre-employment screening.
How long does it take to complete the TMP questionnaire?
Most people complete the online questionnaire in 20-30 minutes. The questionnaire is self-paced and should be followed by a debrief session to explain results, led by a TMP-accredited practitioner.
What’s included in the 2-year TMS Global respondent platform access?
You receive access to interactive tools, personal development resources, team collaboration tips, e-books and more. This extends well beyond your initial report to support continuous development over time.
Can teams complete TMP remotely?
Yes. The TMP questionnaire is online and can be completed from anywhere. Team debrief sessions can be facilitated virtually or in-person, depending on preference and circumstances.
Is TMP validated and scientifically credible?
Yes. TMP was reviewed by the British Psychological Society and is backed by 40+ years of research. It meets rigorous psychometric standards for validity and reliability, and has been validated across 683,000+ responses in 202 countries.
What happens after my team completes TMP?
Most teams participate in a facilitated debrief session of 2-4 hours, led by an accredited TMS Global practitioner. This session helps the team understand their collective Team Role profile, identify strengths and gaps and develop strategies for improved collaboration.
How much does TMP cost?
Pricing varies based on volume, delivery format and whether you’re working with a TMS Global practitioner or pursuing accreditation. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your needs.
Can I become accredited to deliver TMP in-house?
Yes. Many organisations choose to accredit internal HR, L&D or OD professionals to deliver TMP across their teams. This provides cost efficiency at scale and builds internal capability. Accreditation includes training, ongoing support and lifetime membership in the global TMS Global practitioner community with no annual renewal fees.