Teams function as dynamic energy systems. Research shows that while most teams operate at a moderate level of effectiveness, only a rare few break through to exceptional performance. When shared understanding, psychological safety, and open information flow are aligned, team energy multiplies, driving creativity, collaboration, and results. When those elements break down, energy drains fast, leading to disengagement, friction, and stalled performance.
In this webinar, we introduce BRITE™, a research-backed team effectiveness assessment designed in the language of coaching. BRITE™ reveals what is fueling and draining team performance by making the quality of team interactions visible, giving coaches a clear, science-based way to guide teams toward stronger alignment, cohesion, and effectiveness.
You’ll learn how the BRITE™ model pinpoints the five core elements that separate good teams from exceptional ones, and how that gap shows up in innovation, financial outcomes, engagement, and customer experience. With BRITE™, coaches move beyond measurement to establish a shared language, clear vision, and actionable pathway for meaningful, sustained team change.
Key takeaways
- Team Effectiveness Is an Energy System – The flow and quality of energy across interactions directly shape team performance.
- Most Teams Plateau at Moderate Effectiveness – Exceptional teams stand out by intentionally generating productive energy.
- Five Elements Work Together as a System – Effectiveness depends on how shared mindsets, structure, safety, information flow, and results interact.
- Generators and Disruptors Shape Performance – Specific factors either fuel or drain effectiveness across each element.
- Data Turns Insight Into Action – BRITE™ translates team dynamics into focused, practical next steps.
If you’d like to learn more about the BRITE™ assessment or explore how it’s used with teams and coaches, you can find additional details here: https://briteassessment.com/
If you have questions or would like to connect directly with the BRITE™ team, you can reach them at [email protected] at any time.
Meet the Speakers
Joseph Leman, Ph.D. | Psychometrician, Leadership Circle
Joseph Leman is a research psychologist and behavioral scientist specializing in leadership assessment and measurement. With a Ph.D. in social psychology and a minor in statistics, he brings deep expertise in human behavior, psychometrics, and data-driven insight. Joseph is known for translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support individual, team, and organizational development.
Lani Van Dusen, Ph.D. | Director of Research and Assessment, Leadership Circle
Lani Van Dusen brings over 30 years of experience in organizational, cultural, and performance assessment. As Director of Research and Assessment at Leadership Circle, she leads global research efforts and the development of innovative tools, including the BRITE Team Effectiveness Assessment. Lani holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and has authored more than 300 technical reports and articles.
