8 Tell Alls of the managerial style
Managers & team members, the synergy between roles is vital for optimal work and communication. Discover how to refine your managerial style and assess your manager's approach with our content. Dive into 8 key characteristics for insights and analysis. Remember, growth is a journey – use this guide to navigate. Find two assessments tailored for managers and team members to reflect and share with your network. Let's grow together! 💼✨
Quiz: Managerial Skills Assessment (From Manager Perspective)
Instructions: Please answer the following questions to assess your managerial skills. Choose the option that best reflects your approach in various scenarios.
How do you typically communicate tasks and expectations to your team?
a) I provide clear instructions and closely monitor progress.
b) I involve the team in setting goals and encourage open discussion.
When making decisions, how much input do you seek from your team?
a) I make decisions independently based on my expertise.
b) I involve my team members in decision-making processes.
How do you handle conflicts within your team?
a) I intervene directly and provide solutions.
b) I facilitate discussions and empower team members to resolve conflicts themselves.
What is your approach to providing feedback to your team members?
a) I regularly provide corrective feedback to ensure tasks are completed as expected.
b) I offer balanced feedback, including recognition of achievements and areas for improvement.
How do you view the autonomy of your team members?
a) I prefer to maintain control over tasks and decision-making.
b) I trust my team members to take ownership of their responsibilities and make decisions autonomously.
Results:
Mostly a's: You exhibit characteristics of a manager who is skilled in handling juniors. Your approach tends to be more directive and focused on providing guidance and oversight.
Mostly b's: You demonstrate traits of a manager who is adept at managing seniors. Your collaborative and inclusive approach fosters teamwork and encourages individual growth.
Mix of a's and b's: You either possess the versatility to manage both juniors and seniors effectively adapting your leadership style to the sitaution OR you have grown in some areas and in others you need to work on. Read the 8 characteristics and identify which ones are areas of improvement. You may contact me to help you out with this.
Quiz: Managerial Style Assessment (From Employee Perspective)
Instructions: This quiz will help you identify the managerial style of your direct supervisor. Choose the option that best reflects your supervisor's approach in various scenarios.
How does your supervisor typically communicate tasks and expectations to the team?
a) Provides clear instructions and closely monitors progress.
b) Involves the team in setting goals and encourages open discussion.
How much input does your supervisor seek from the team when making decisions?
a) Makes decisions independently based on their expertise.
b) Involves team members in decision-making processes.
How does your supervisor handle conflicts within the team?
a) Intervenes directly and provides solutions.
b) Facilitates discussions and empowers team members to resolve conflicts themselves.
What is your supervisor's approach to providing feedback to team members?
a) Regularly provides corrective feedback to ensure tasks are completed as expected.
b) Offers balanced feedback, including recognition of achievements and areas for improvement.
How does your supervisor view the autonomy of team members?
a) Prefers to maintain control over tasks and decision-making.
b) Trusts team members to take ownership of their responsibilities and make decisions autonomously.
Results:
Mostly a's: Your supervisor exhibits characteristics of a manager who is skilled in handling juniors. Their approach tends to be more directive and focused on providing guidance and oversight.
Mostly b's: Your supervisor demonstrates traits of a manager who is adept at managing seniors. Their collaborative and inclusive approach fosters teamwork and encourages individual growth.
Mix of a's and b's: Either your supervisor possesses the versatility to manage both juniors and seniors effectively or they have grown in some areas and in other areas they are still growing. Contact me should you need help or discussion.
