TEAM TENSION HEATMAP
Map the hotspots → reduce the blow-ups
Use this heatmap to pinpoint where friction is building — across topics and stakeholders.
Click a cell to set tension level (None → Mild → Moderate → High). Generate a report with priority actions and
conversation scripts. Not legal advice.
Category
When to Use This Heatmap
- When the team feels “off” but nobody can name why
- When small issues keep turning into big reactions
- Before a difficult conversation or reset meeting
- When you suspect tension is uneven (one relationship is the real issue)
- When you want an evidence-based approach — not “vibes”
- When you need to prioritise: what to tackle first
Pro Tips
- Rate “impact + frequency”, not your mood on a bad day
- High tension + low clarity = fastest route to conflict
- Start with one hotspot. Fixing everything at once fails
- If a “High” cell is about respect or trust, go slower and gather examples
- Use the notes to capture facts: who, what, when, impact
- Re-score after 2 weeks — the goal is trend change
Your Heatmap
Click each cell to set a tension level. Focus on the relationships you interact with most. If something is “High”, add a short fact-based note so your report is grounded.
Heatmap grid
Levels cycle on click: None → Mild → Moderate → High. Keyboard: focus a cell and press Enter / Space.
| Topic | Manager | Key Peer | Another Peer | Cross-functional | Team overall |
|---|
None (0)
Mild (1)
Moderate (2)
High (3)
Overview
These metrics update live. Your top hotspots are the best “first fix”.
Overall heat
0%
Start scoring cells
High cells
0
High means: act now
Moderate+
0
These drive friction
Priority
Low
Based on hotspots
Top hotspots
Highest tension pairs first (topic + stakeholder).
Notes (optional but powerful)
Keep it factual. Example: “In Monday’s stand-up, X cut me off twice; decisions were reversed later; delivery slipped by 1 day.”
Short and neutral. This helps you avoid misattribution.
Patterns are more useful than one-off incidents.
If you plan a formal route later, evidence quality matters. Keep dates and impact.
Your Team Tension Report
Overall heat: 0% • Priority: Low • High cells: 0
This report is designed to help you act in the right order: stabilise, clarify, then rebuild trust.
What to tackle first
Immediate actions (next 7 days)
Conversation scripts
Behaviour lens (optional)
My Playbook