RESEARCH

 {TQ} | TEAM INTELLIGENCE:

The Operating System to Transform individual Brilliance into Breakthrough Performance

{TQ} | Team Intelligence is a groundbreaking assessment that helps campus leadership teams unlock their full potential by measuring and developing their collective intelligence—not just individual strengths. Built at the intersection of Perceptual (PQ), Intellectual (IQ), and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), TQ reveals how well teams leverage diverse thinking styles, communicate effectively, and execute with synergy.



Unlike traditional tools that focus on self-awareness, TQ provides a practical, shared language that improves team dynamics, decision-making, and institutional outcomes in today’s complex educational landscape.

The Team Intelligence Gap

Why High-IQ Leadet Produce Low-TQ Results

“The Team Intelligence Gap” by Dr. Joe Hill presents a comprehensive leadership framework that addresses the underlying causes of organizational underperformance. It emphasizes that high-IQ leadership teams often fall short not due to a lack of talent, but because of fragmented intelligence.

The publication introduces the TQ Model (IQ × EQ × PQ), illustrating how cognitive, emotional, and positional intelligence must be integrated to maximize team effectiveness. It further outlines seven core leadership competencies, five lead measures, and a four-stage development pathway, supported by case studies and diagnostic tools. This framework provides a structured approach for advancing institutional performance and achieving sustainable organizational excellence.

Breaking the Middle Management Crisis

From Institutional Vulnerability to Strategic Advantage

The unsung heroes of higher education—deans and directors—stand at the critical crossroads where strategic vision meets daily operations. Research confirms their impact: effective middle management yields 31% higher student retention, 27% greater faculty engagement, and 42% improved productivity. Yet 63% feel caught between competing demands, with nearly half considering exit within three years.

Investing in these pivotal leaders isn’t optional—it’s a strategic imperative delivering measurable returns through enhanced outcomes and operational excellence. Discover how to transform this institutional vulnerability into your competitive advantage in this special edition of HPG’s Performance Insight.