• Core Values
• Vision
• Goals

• Does the group demonstrate a positive working atmosphere?
• Do all of the group members demonstrate a commitment to the group and its goals?
• To what degree are individuals willing to take responsibility for the success of the group?
• What level of trust is evident in the group?
• Does the group show a ‘we not me’ approach?
• How is personal recognition balanced with group recognition?
• Does the group value all of its members?
• What level of acceptance and respect is evident in the group?
• Has the group identified its core values, vision and goals?
• What process was used to establish and clarify them?
• The group’s purpose is clear to all members?

• Norms
• Operating agreements
• Culture

• Are group norms evident to guide the way that the group will function?
• Do group members follow guidelines consistently?
• Has the group spend time on explicitly establishing and clarifying the norms for the group?
• What process is in place to accommodate new members when they enter the group?
• Are individuals clear on the way that the group will operate?
• Do group members function freely and creatively within in the group context?
• Does the group attend to issues associated with the way that the group operates?
• Do group members feel confident to raise issues or concerns about the norms with the group?
• Does the group demonstrate a particular culture?

• Roles & responsibility
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Conflict resolution
• Reflection

• Does the group share leadership roles?
• Are these formally allocated and clarified?
• Do all group members demonstrate responsibility within the group?
• Does the group acknowledge both task and maintenance roles in the group?
• To what degree do group members acknowledge the contribution of others?
• Does the group demonstrate any dysfunctional roles?
• Does the group systematically plan for goal achievement?  To what degree are group members involved in this?
• Does the group ensure that problems are clearly defined?
• Does the group encourage and support ideas and suggestions?
• Is time spent on clarifying possible solutions?
• Do group members ask probing and clarifying questions to unpack the problem and clarify the plan?
• To what degree are all group members clear on the task and the action plan?
• Does the group encourage its members to think creatively?
• Does the group use a variety of methods to make decisions?
• Has the group discussed the different forms of decision making that will be used in the group?
• Are there power differences evident within the group?  If so how does this impact on the group?
• What perspective does the group hold on conflict?
• How is ‘difference’ managed within the group?
• Does the group demonstrate patterns of defensiveness?
• How does the group respond to constructive criticism?
• How well does the group reflect on its performance and plan future goals and action strategies?

• Communication

Communication is embedded into all aspects of the Wheel

Groups need to cooperate to be effective. In group discussion, cooperation often means ensuring the voices of all group members are heard and listened to

• Do all voices in the group have equal air time?
• Are all voices in our group are heard?
• Do group members actively listen to other voices?
• Do group members ‘paraphrase’ to check for common understanding?
• Do group members ask ‘clarifying’ questions in order to gain appreciation of other perspectives?
• Do group members display consistency with words, tone and body language?
• Is the body language of group members open and supportive?
• Does the group demonstrate cooperative interactions?
• Do individual group members demonstrate respect for others in both verbal and non verbal communication patterns?
• Does the group acknowledge and utilize the strengths of its members?
• Are ideas shared ideas openly in group discussion?
• Do group members communicate in ways that build relationships in the group?
• Do group members use a proactive approach to communication?
• To what degree do individuals in the group use ‘I’ statements that demonstrate personal responsibility?

• Flexibility
• Capacity to change

• How does the group perceive change?
• Does the group have the capacity to adapt to changing demands?
• Are group members able to show flexibility in regular day to day events?
• Is the group able to use a range of working methods to achieve its goals?