Diagnostics in Team Coaching Series: Coaching with Science

Join the Team Coaching Circle series focused on team diagnostic instruments and tools

Across the series, we’ll explore three powerful diagnostic tools and instruments used in team coaching — starting with the journey behind teamSalient Enterprise, followed by 6 Team Conditions and Vertical Development Diagnostics.

Diagnostics in Team Coaching Series (Session 2): 6 Team Conditions

Join Melissa J. Sayer for an engaging exploration of the research-backed 6 Team Conditions framework and its power to predict and improve team effectiveness. Grounded in decades of empirical study, this session invites practitioners to deepen their understanding of what truly enables teams to thrive - and to examine how coaching can be more precisely targeted to the conditions that matter most.

Through practical examples and facilitated reflection, we will explore how the 6 Team Conditions reliably shape team performance across industries and contexts. The session will highlight how team coaches can use these insights to strengthen contracting, design more impactful interventions, and guide teams toward more sustainable, measurable results.  

About the Speaker:

Melissa J. Sayer | Co-founder of 6 Team Conditions; Scholar-Practitioner

Melissa J. Sayer is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of 6 Team Conditions and an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Business School. She specializes in working with senior leadership teams across sectors such as finance, property, pharma, and technology, helping them navigate complexity and achieve higher levels of collective performance. Melissa also serves on the ICF Board of Directors, where she contributes to advancing the coaching profession globally. Her work brings together deep academic research, practical coaching experience, and a passion for enabling teams to work more effectively in rapidly changing environments.