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Are You Teal?

About Are You Teal?

Welcome to the Are You Teal? Survey, an invitation to explore where our organization stands today and how it might evolve toward a more human-centered, purpose-driven way of working.

This survey is inspired by the “Teal” model, which describes organizations that cultivate three key qualities:

1️⃣ Self-management — power is distributed; people act with clarity and trust rather than waiting for permission.

2️⃣ Wholeness — everyone can show up fully, with authenticity, emotion, and intuition, not just a professional mask.

3️⃣ Evolutionary purpose — the organization senses what wants to emerge, aligning with a deeper mission beyond short-term plans.

Each section includes a short explanation of these themes. You don’t need to know the theory of Teal — there are no right or wrong answers. Your reflections will help us see where we’re strong, where we’re stuck, and how we can move toward a culture where people and purpose thrive together.

This survey is perfect during moments of change, team retreats, or leadership planning sessions when you want to reconnect with what matters most and envision new possibilities.

Self-Management

  • 1.1⁠I feel trusted to make decisions in my area of responsibility.(likert)
  • 1.2I can take initiative without waiting for top-down approval.(likert)
  • 1.3Important decisions are made transparently and involve the right people.(likert)
  • 1.4What would help us become more self-managing or reduce unnecessary control?(open text)

Wholeness

  • 2.1⁠I feel safe expressing myself authentically at work.(likert)
  • 2.2⁠We value emotions, personal insight, and honest conversations.(likert)
  • 2.3Leaders and colleagues show up with humanity, not just expertise.(likert)
  • 2.4What could we do to support greater wholeness in our culture?(open text)

Evolutionary Purpose

  • 3.1⁠I understand and feel connected to our deeper purpose.(likert)
  • 3.2Our direction evolves in response to learning, not just fixed plans.(likert)
  • 3.3We make decisions that honor long-term values, not just short-term pressures.(likert)
  • 3.4How could we better listen for, articulate, or align with our evolving purpose?(open text)

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