The 5Cs is an evidence-based model that gives a roadmap to transforming teams and culture.

Recent research findings show the 5Cs model explains about 50% of the variance in employee job satisfaction.

The five key elements are: Connection, Candid Communication, Clarity, Collaboration, and Contribution.

After 15 years of research, McKinsey found that a successful culture transformation is the exception, at 30%, not the norm.

Sadly, high-performing teams are also the minority in organizations, with 18% of senior leadership teams and 30% of all teams operating as such.

What makes transforming culture and improving team cohesion so challenging?

After spending more than 25 years leading inside organizations, coaching CEOs, and working as an organizational psychologist, I’ve seen that most leaders don’t know how to build both high-performing teams and thriving cultures in a way that truly lasts.

Culture transformation feels elusive. It is a big project and takes a long time, an average of three years. People can give up because they don’t have a roadmap, they don't understand how the pieces are interconnected, or they don't see change fast enough.

Improving teams and culture feels intangible until it can be measured. Yet, there has been a lack of evidence-based measurements on the elements that create thriving culture and teams.

This is the inspiration behind my recent book Connected Culture, which provides a roadmap for leaders to build high-performing teams and thriving cultures with the 5Cs model.

Introducing the 5Cs Model

The 5Cs is a scientifically validated model that captures the five critical elements that create high-performing teams and thriving cultures. The elements are: Connection, Candid Communication, Clarity,........

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