Excellence With Integrity: Culture Assessment & Development

Abstract

This article presents the story of the team culture grounded theory and assessment approach of the
Excellence with Integrity Institute and its collaborative partners. The article begins with an overview of
character, culture, and leadership assessment and development theory, which has evolved over nearly
25 years of work in diverse sectors including education, nonprofit, workplace, and athletics. The theory
development forms the foundation to the authors’ particular assessment philosophy and practice. This
is followed by the rationale underlying the key design solutions represented in the Excellence with
Integrity Culture Assessment Approach. The article concludes with specific examples of the use of the
Excellence with Integrity Culture Assessment in Division I, II, and III intercollegiate teams and whole
athletic departments.