Build High-Performing Teams with the TMP
Trusted by 2.5+ million professionals across 190 countries for 40+ years, the Team Management Profile (TMP) shows you how your team works together and how to make them more effective.
The TMP provides constructive, work-focused feedback that helps individuals understand why they work the way they do and how they can develop strategies to improve the way they work with others. The TMP encourages inclusion through a positive common language that allows team members to recognise each other’s strengths in the workplace. When used effectively, the TMP can improve performance at all levels of an organisation.
What is the TMP?
Overview of the TMP Model
Designed specifically for use in the workplace, the TMP takes into account the idea that people are different at work than they are at home. The TMP shows team members how their work preferences are formed and what it means for how they do their job and work with others. It brings clarity to communication, decision-making and collaboration styles.
TMP maps work preferences across four critical dimensions (known as RIDO: Relationships, Information, Decisions, Organisation) that combine to reveal 8 distinct Team Roles.
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Overview of the 8 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
Use Cases & Applications
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
For Team Leaders & Managers
Your solution to optimise your team and improve collaboration
- 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
For HR & L&D Leaders
Your tool to build team capability at scale
- Use a consistent, research-backed framework to embed a common language of collaboration
- Design leadership programs that leverage individuals’ energy and motivation for high performance
- Track behavioural shifts to evaluate team effectiveness over time
- Use role preference data to support workforce planning and identify capability gaps
For Consultants & Coaches
Your credible, evidence-based team-development psychometric
- Facilitate evidence-based coaching and team development grounded in validated science
- Stand out with a globally recognised profile used by over 2.5 million professionals
- Design tailored team interventions using the 2 in 1 Team Management Wheel and Types of Work model
- Join a trusted practitioner network and access expert guidance from the global TMS community
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Success Stories
See how organisations worldwide are using TMP to build high-performing teams.
I have found TMS to be one of the most customer-focused companies that I have worked with in many years. The support that has been afforded me has not changed over the years even though I no longer work for a major corporation – but rather am the CEO and principal trainer of my own company. As a professional development trainer I exclusively use and champion the Team Management Profile whenever and however possible. This Profile far exceeds what several other instruments provide and as my Coaching and Training business grows so will my use of this developmental tool.
I recently had the pleasure of facilitating the Team Management Profile for a team I am a part of. The sessions gave us a common language and allowed us to better align around the types of work we should be focusing on in order to drive impactful change in the organization. Yes, our time together helped us understand each other on a different level, but it was the visual representation of our preferences combined with what types of work we want to focus on that allowed us to create a practical approach to working together more effectively moving forward.
The TMP workshop has enabled our team of Leaders to explore their individual work preferences in a unique and engaging way to enhance the connectedness, happiness and performance of our teams, ensuring as a Service we continue to be there 24/7 for the communities of Northern NSW.
The Team Management Profile is easy to use, easy to interpret, and has lasting value for our teams. Our team members and leaders USE IT to help solve real issues with teammates and key stakeholders.
We have been using TMS Profiles in our organization for four years and we have found them very valuable for increasing the effectiveness of our work teams. We have used the Team Management Profile with over 500 employees, and now TMS terminology is part of our vocabulary when we set up new project teams.
I have seen teams benefit from the insights they get from the Team Management Profile over a 15 year period. Newly formed teams get a “kick start” and existing ones are able to pinpoint their strengths and missing elements in just one day or less.
I worked with a group of leaders recently, and now they all want to complete the TMP with their teams.
We have been using TMS Profiles in our organization for four years and we have found them very valuable for increasing the effectiveness of our work teams. We have used the Team Management Profile with over 500 employees, and now TMS terminology is part of our vocabulary when we set up new project teams
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.
What do you get with a TMP Profile?
Each TMP profile includes three things:
– A comprehensive, 5,000-word personalised feedback report covering your Team Role preferences, strengths and development areas
– Two years of access to the TMS Global Respondent Platform, with interactive tools, collaboration tips and free resources
– A Personal, Practical Discovery Workbook to help you reflect on your results and turn them into an actionable development plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s included in the TMP Feedback Report?
Each person receives a comprehensive, 5,000-word personalised report covering their Major and two Related Team Role preferences, the strengths they bring to team environments and leadership roles, potential blind spots and areas for development, and personalised strategies for working more effectively with others.
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.
What’s in the TMP Discovery Workbook?
With your report you’ll also receive a structured workbook to help you identify strengths and development areas further. It guides you to reflect on your newfound self-awareness, apply insights to real team situations, and create actionable development plans.
How does the TMP integrate with other TMS Global products?
TMP is the foundation of the TMS Global methodology, but it becomes even more powerful when combined with other TMS Global assessments and diagnostics. Depending on what you’re trying to achieve, team insight, leadership development, or managing change, TMP pairs with different tools to give you a fuller picture.
How does the TMP work for team insight?
Combining TMP with the Opportunities-Obstacles Profile (QO₂) and Team Signals gives you a three-dimensional view of your team. TMP clarifies work preferences and each person’s team role contribution. QO₂ shows how individuals approach goals, risk and uncertainty. Team Signals diagnoses how the team is functioning right now. Together, they reveal who your team is, how resilient they are, and where to focus to improve effectiveness.
How does the TMP support leadership development?
For targeted leadership development, combine TMP with the Linking Leader Profile (LLP|360), QO₂ and the Windows on Work Values Profile (WoWV). TMP highlights leadership style and energy across different types of work. LLP|360 identifies which Linking Skills matter most and how effectively a leader demonstrates them. QO₂ adds insight into resilience, drive and decision-making under pressure. WoWV reveals the values and motivators shaping leadership behaviour and cultural fit. The result is focused development that targets the specific skills, behaviours and mindsets that will make the greatest difference for that leader.
How does the TMP help manage organisational change?
Navigating organisational transition with less friction starts with combining TMP, QO₂ and WoWV. TMP shows how work gets done, where gaps exist, and how people collaborate during change. QO₂ explains how individuals and teams respond to uncertainty, so you know how to bring them on the journey. WoWV uncovers the values driving engagement and resistance. Together, they give you a clear picture of how to guide your people through transition with reduced resistance and sustained momentum.