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S.P.A.R.K. Assessment

How strong is your team or organisation across each phase?

This assessment covers all five S.P.A.R.K. elements — Strategize, Prioritize, Act, Reflect, Kickstart — with three questions each. Score your responses on a 1–5 scale and get an instant radar chart showing where you are strong and where to focus.

Two versions available: one for teams, one for organisations. Both are also available as printable PDF canvases.

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Strategize

Assess how clearly the team aligns their goals and strategies with psychological readiness and long-term vision.

  1. 1.Do team members feel personally aligned with the long-term goals of the project?

    Not at allFully aligned

  2. 2.How clear is the team's strategy, and is it rooted in realistic mental models?

    Confusing and disjointedCrystal clear

  3. 3.Does the team use mental frameworks (like GROW) to define strategic directions?

    NeverAlways

Prioritize

Determine the team's ability to prioritise tasks and avoid decision fatigue.

  1. 1.Does the team frequently experience decision fatigue when choosing between tasks?

    ConstantlyRarely

  2. 2.Are high-impact tasks consistently prioritised over low-value distractions?

    No, often derailedYes, consistently prioritised

  3. 3.Does the team use decision-making tools like the Eisenhower Matrix effectively?

    NeverAlways

Act

Evaluate how quickly and effectively the team moves from planning to action.

  1. 1.Does the team procrastinate or wait for perfect conditions to act?

    Frequently waitsActs immediately

  2. 2.How well does the team break tasks down into manageable, bite-sized actions?

    Tasks are often overwhelmingTasks are broken down clearly

  3. 3.Does the team use implementation intentions (e.g., 'If X happens, we do Y') to guide actions?

    NeverAlways

Reflect

Measure the depth and quality of the team's reflective practices and retrospectives.

  1. 1.Are retrospectives insightful and lead to actionable improvements?

    Superficial and ineffectiveDeep and impactful

  2. 2.How well does the team challenge its cognitive biases during retrospectives?

    Rarely challenges biasesActively questions biases

  3. 3.Does the team use mindfulness techniques to improve reflective thinking?

    NeverFrequently

Kickstart

Assess how well the team overcomes inertia and reignites momentum during slow periods.

  1. 1.Does the team often hit periods of stagnation or inactivity?

    Often stagnatesRarely stagnates

  2. 2.Does the team use micro-habits and small wins to regain momentum?

    No, not at allYes, constantly

  3. 3.Are pre-mortem analyses used to identify and avoid potential roadblocks?

    NeverAlways
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