Corentus in the Field
Where our models, tools, and approaches are created, rigorously tested, and continually refined to drive real-world impact.
The following are three key Corentus models—simple structures developed through years of fieldwork. These models continue to have a significant impact. They are used frequently to provide a common language that empowers leaders and their teams to move forward, grow, and achieve success.
The Corentus Team Wheel™
Built from real-world team experiences, the Corentus Team Wheel™ is a proven road map for assessing team dynamics and driving meaningful progress. It identifies the most impactful changes to help teams grow, thrive, and achieve transformative results.
For each focus area—such as Common Purpose & Performance Goals, Roles & Competencies, Mutual Accountability, and Collaboration & Cohesion—we provide practical, field-tested tools. These easy-to-implement models are designed to elevate team performance, and when combined, offer a comprehensive approach to mastering critical aspects of team effectiveness.
The Corentus Team Life Cycle™
Grounded in extensive field experience and research, the Team Life Cycle is a six-stage model that reveals how teams’ mindsets, relationships, and capabilities evolve over time.
Drawing from the work of Bruce Tuckman, Susan Wheelan, and other experts, this framework provides leaders and teams with practical insights into the distinct mindsets, skills, and challenges of each stage. By applying these dynamic insights, teams gain clarity on their current stage and learn actionable strategies to advance and accelerate their progress towards Perform and Sustain.
The Corentus Team Operating Modes™
Developed from real-world team dynamics, the Corentus Team Operating Modes™ provides a clear model for understanding how leadership and accountability are distributed within a team.
The most important aspect of this model is that high-performing teams excel by having a primary operating mode while remaining adaptable, transitioning between modes as needed based on the team’s common purpose and goals. This flexibility enables teams to optimize their way of working for the specific outcomes and challenges they face.
By identifying five distinct modes—ranging from a single authoritative leader to fully collaborative, self-directed teams—we help leaders and teams understand the benefits and challenges of each. These operating modes influence how teams navigate and excel in key focus areas of the Team Wheel, empowering them to achieve their desired results.