Standard Assessment Questions
Executive Presence (Questions asked of Self Assessment, Senior Leaders, Peers)
- Comfortable bringing new thoughts, ideas, and innovations forward; shares creative, "out of the box" ideas to push the objective forward
- Demonstrates a put-together work area and personal appearance
- Demonstrates through the way they speak, behave, and engage that they believe in themselves and their abilities
- Exemplifies Gravitas (Seriousness in bearing, thoughtful and dignified behavior)
- Handles Questions with Confidence & Authority
- Speaks and listens in ways that move the discussion forward
- Makes intimidating goals seem realistic and achievable
- Stands their ground when challenged, and presents coherent arguments for why they see things as they do
- Understands the audience/tailors explanations based on the audience
Leadership (Questions asked of Self Assessment, Senior Leaders, Peers, Direct Report/Staff)
- After a discussion with him/her, everyone is clear about the direction and next steps
- Acts strategically
- Conveys a clear vision of the business unit or company’s future
- Demonstrates the ability to control/lead a meeting
- Embraces change early on
- Is passionate about their work
- Makes decisions based on facts and data
- Able to make tough decisions in a timely manner
- Manages effectively across organizational groups (i.e. function, geography, business unit)
Social Awareness (Questions asked of Self Assessment, Senior Leaders, Peers, Direct Report/Staff)
- Admits to his/her shortcomings
- Able to manage/regulate their emotions when upset
- Takes responsibility for when there is an error/things don't go well (does not blame others)
- Manages stress well
- Is aware of their emotions as they happen
- Able to "hold their tongue"/not act when it will not help the situation
- Understands how others influence their emotional state
- Hears what the other person is 'really' saying. Listens to others with the desire to understand their perspective
- Is open to feedback
- Notices other people's feelings/ Picks up on the mood in the room
- Recognizes how their behavior effects others
Relationship Management (Questions asked of Self Assessment, Peers, Direct Report/St
- Able to adapt communication style to situations and individuals so as to optimize productivity and efficiency
- Builds strong relationships with direct reports
- Builds strong relationships with peers
- Builds strong relationships with those more senior
- Willing to directly address people in difficult situations
- Handles conflict effectively
- Shows respect for the ideas and opinions of others
- Acts sensitively to other person's needs/feelings to have a successful interaction
- Tolerates frustration without getting upset
Staff Management (Questions asked of Self Assessment, Direct Report/Staff)
- Conveys appreciation often enough to make others feel valued
- Values employee's ideas and perspective
- Delegates work appropriately
- Demonstrates functional expertise in their area
- Does not get pulled into the weeds
- Holds people accountable for performance
- Provides others feedback in a timely and constructive manner
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately to set clear goals for their direct reports
- Is always available for coaching and counseling
- Gives employee opportunities to develop and grow
- Shares with direct report the information they need to successfully do their job
Communication (Pulled from categories above)
Because communication is a trait seen across all leadership skills, we weave the communication questions into each above category. These are the questions we use to make up the communication ranking:
- Handles Questions with Confidence & Authority
- Speaks and listens in ways that move the discussion forward
- Stands their ground when challenged, and presents coherent arguments for why they see things as they do
- Understands the audience/tailors explanations based on the audience
- After a discussion with him/her, everyone is clear about the direction and next steps
- Conveys a clear vision of the business unit or company’s future
- Hears what the other person is 'really' saying.
- Listens to others with the desire to understand their perspective
- Able to adapt communication style to situations and individuals so as to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Shows respect for the ideas and opinions of others
- Provides others feedback in a timely and constructive manner
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately to set clear goals for their direct reports
- Shares with direct reports the information they need to successfully do their job.