New teams or teams needing to benchmark their performance, comparing it to other teams,may want to consider using one of several standardized team assessment instruments. It's a matter of team priorities. The best place to start is the team's mission statement. Results measure the team's core output. Results include profitability, product quality and customer satisfaction.
Activities measure the team's internal processes.
Resources measure the potential of the team to grow. As every carpenter knows, productivity isn't merely about cutting faster, it's also about taking time to sharpen the saw. Likewise, teams need to assess how well they are preparing themselves for future opportunities. The best assessment questions focus on areas where a small change can lead to a major impact in one or more areas. A strategic change in team mission clarity, roles, operating processes or communications can often result in significant performance improvements.