As a project manager or team leader, how do you encourage your team to contribute ideas and solutions during meetings?
Make decisions independently: You prefer to make decisions on your own and rarely seek input from the team.
Occasionally ask for input: You sometimes ask for team members' opinions but primarily drive the conversation yourself.pti
Invite open discussion: You start meetings by inviting team members to share their thoughts and encourage open dialogue throughout.
Actively solicit input: You create a safe space by actively encouraging each team member to share their ideas and solutions, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard.
You’re in a meeting where the discussion is dominated by opinions offered by a few people. You hold experience and expertise that could be valuable. What do you do?
Proactively share your insights: You confidently interject with your perspective, ensuring your expertise is heard and considered.
Wait for a natural pause: You offer your perspective when there's a natural break in the conversation, ensuring your voice is heard without interrupting.
Remain silent unless prompted: You choose to keep your thoughts to yourself unless directly asked for your input.
Disengage from the conversation: You feel frustrated and mentally check out of the discussion.
You've been offered a new project that requires skills you haven't fully developed yet. How do you approach this opportunity?
Accept the project and proactively seek out resources and mentorship to develop the necessary skills, viewing it as a valuable learning opportunity.
Take on the project and commit to learning on the job, trusting that you can acquire the skills as you go along.
Discuss your current skill level with your manager, expressing interest in the project but requesting additional training or support.
Decline the project, believing it's better to focus on areas where you already excel.
Which of the following workplace behaviors do you find most challenging to maintain consistently?
Balancing assertiveness with empathy
Being authentic while maintaining professionalism
Managing expectations and setting personal boundaries
None of these, I feel balanced
How frequently do you feel that you have to hide or alter parts of your true self to fit in at work?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
In a project meeting you’re hosting, you notice that one of your team members seems disengaged and hasn't contributed to the discussion. How do you handle the situation?
Acknowledge the team member's body language and ask if they have any thoughts or concerns they'd like to share.
After the meeting, privately ask the team member if everything is okay and if there's anything they need to discuss.
Continue with the meeting as planned, assuming the team member will speak up if they have something to say.
Ignore the behavior, as it’s not your responsibility to manage individual engagement during meetings.
What might lead you to consider a career change?
Dissatisfaction with my current role
Aspiration for a better work-life balance
Desire for more meaningful work
Financial incentives
Which of these following factors most excite you when envisioning your ideal career path?
Creative freedom
Impactful leadership
Work-life balance
Financial success
How often do you explore job opportunities out of dissatisfaction?
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
How do you typically first respond to negative criticism at work? (be honest)
I communicate my perspective
I seek immediate change, such as looking for new opportunities
I accept it and move on, focusing on what I can control
I internalize any frustration I have and continue to feel resentment
How actively do you seek and utilize feedback from peers about your leadership style to foster personal growth?
Regularly, and I actively apply the feedback to improve
Sometimes, I listen to feedback but don't always apply it
Rarely, and only when it's absolutely necessary
Never, I rely solely on self-assessment
How receptive are you to engaging in professional coaching or personal development programs to enhance your personal and professional growth?
Very open, I actively seek opportunities
Open, if the situation demands
Neutral, I haven't considered it
Not interested currently
The leadership team announces a sudden budget cut, affecting your projects and remit. How do you react?
Accept the situation and adapt quickly, finding creative solutions
Worry and stress. Lose sleep. Ruminate.
Question the decision and seek to understand the rationale behind it.
With greater focus on control, even if it means micromanaging
Have you felt it necessary to change your behavior to fit in with workplace norms?
Yes, I frequently adjust my behavior and worry about being perceived as too soft or agreeable
Yes, I often modify my behavior due to concerns about being seen as too ambitious or direct
No, I strive to remain authentic and true to myself in most situations
Sometimes, I adapt my behavior based on the context and situation
What aspect of your current or prospective job do you find most fulfilling?
Job security and stability
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunities for personal growth and development
Recognition and appreciation for contributions
During a performance review, you receive feedback that some of your decisions have been perceived as inconsistent by your team. How do you respond to this feedback?
Thank the reviewer for the feedback and take time to reflect on specific instances where your decisions might have seemed inconsistent. Plan to discuss these with the team to gain more insights.
Acknowledge the feedback and ask for specific examples to better understand the perception and work on aligning your actions with your values.
Explain that your decisions are based on the best information available at the time and that inconsistency can sometimes be necessary.
Dismiss the feedback, believing that the team doesn't fully understand the complexities of your role and decisions.