Why do organizations keep using bad team models? Because they sound simple.
- “Everyone is a generalist!”
- “Personality tests predict team behavior!”
- “Good collaboration is the most important thing!”
The truth? Teams don’t work that way.
Why Bad Models Persist
- People overestimate their own role flexibility. They believe they can be good at anything, but in reality, most revert to their comfort zone.
- •We love quick solutions. An MBTI or DISC test is easier than a deep team analysis.
- We avoid conflict. Many teams aim for harmony, while the right amount of tension is actually necessary for growth.
How to Break This Pattern
- Accept that not everyone needs to be flexible.
- Work with data, not assumptions.
- Create space for healthy strategic tension.
Is your team built on assumptions or real team intelligence?
