What are the assessment types in TeamCulture

TeamCulture offers four types of assessment. Each one was designed to meet a different feedback and development need of the company.

Together, they help create a collaborative environment and a culture of continuous feedback. They also support the growth of leaders and employees and strengthen communication, trust and alignment between teams.

The four types are, in this order: Self-Assessment, Team Member's Assessment of the Leader, Leader's Assessment of the Team Member and Matrix Assessment. See below how each one works.

In this article:

• 1. Self-Assessment
• 2. Team Member's Assessment of the Leader
• 3. Leader's Assessment of the Team Member
• 4. Matrix Assessment
• Summary of the assessment types

1. Self-Assessment

In the Self-Assessment, the employee reflects on themselves and assesses their own work.

Goal: promote self-awareness (that is, help the person get to know themselves better) and identify strengths and areas for improvement.

How it works:

• The employee answers questions about their competencies, behaviors and values.

Main benefit: encourages self-knowledge and helps the employee prepare for broader feedback.

2. Team Member's Assessment of the Leader

In the Team Member's Assessment of the Leader, the team member assesses their direct leader.

Goal: give feedback for the leader's development and improve their relationship with the team.

Main benefit: helps leaders align with the team's expectations, in an environment of trust and continuous improvement.

3. Leader's Assessment of the Team Member

In the Leader's Assessment of the Team Member, the leader directly assesses each member of their team.

Goal: identify the strengths and areas for improvement of each team member and align expectations.

How it works:

• The assessment serves as the basis for development conversations and for creating action plans (PDPs).

Main benefit: gives the leader a detailed view of the team, which makes it easier to decide which actions to take to improve performance and engagement.

4. Matrix Assessment

The Matrix Assessment is a more collaborative way to assess: the employee and the leadership can choose other employees to assess a specific person.

Goal: offer a more complete and diverse view of an employee's performance and behavior, with feedback from different perspectives.

How it works:

• The employee can invite colleagues to assess them.
• The leader can review these invitations and add new assessors. The idea is for the assessments to be balanced and strategic.

Main benefit: provides 360º feedback, that is, feedback that comes from several points of view, for a more complete analysis of the employee.

Summary of the assessment types

The table below shows, for each type, who assesses, who is assessed and the main goal.

Updated on: 06/11/2026