Self-Assess Your New Manager Skills

New Manager Skills Assessment

As a manager, having a strong understanding of various soft skills is necessary to lead your team. A soft skills assessment can help illuminate areas where improving your skills can greatly improve the performance of your team, along with your own personal success. It’ll also show you which soft skills you’re strong in, so you can better understand how to teach those positive behaviors to others.

While reading through the statements in this assessment, make sure to look at it objectively – thinking about how you truly think and act, rather than how you would like to. Be sure to answer every question if you want accurate results! After completing the assessment and seeing your own results, you can download the workbook to assess your team’s soft skills as well!

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How well do you prioritize tasks to focus on what’s most important and balance competing demands?

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How effectively do you provide feedback that is specific, actionable, and focused on growth while maintaining a positive tone?

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How well do you handle conflicts, addressing issues constructively while maintaining positive relationships?

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How actively do you identify inefficiencies and implement changes to improve processes and workflows?

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How well do you recognize and understand your emotions, strengths, and areas for improvement?

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How actively do you support the growth and development of your team through training, mentorship, and career planning?

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How successfully do you lead and support others through change, ensuring smooth transitions?

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How efficiently do you manage your time, ensuring deadlines are met while balancing multiple responsibilities?

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How effectively do you identify the root causes of problems and develop practical, timely solutions?

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How effectively do you set clear, actionable goals that align with both team and organizational objectives?

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How effectively do you understand and respond to the emotions and perspectives of others?

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How well do you assign tasks based on team members’ strengths and ensure clarity around expectations and responsibilities?

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How effectively do you inspire and energize your team to stay engaged and committed to their work, even during challenging times?

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How well do you focus on understanding others’ perspectives without interrupting or jumping to conclusions?

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How well do you remain calm and focused when facing challenges or setbacks?

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How clearly and effectively do you communicate a compelling vision and align your team’s efforts with broader organizational goals?

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How effectively do you guide and support team members to help them improve performance and reach their full potential?

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How confident and effective are you at making timely, well-informed decisions, even in high-pressure situations?

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How well do you understand the business strategy, financial goals, and overall operations of your organization?

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How effectively do you stay informed about and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations?

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How well do you evaluate information, analyze options, and make logical, informed decisions?

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See Results!

Here's How Your Skills Stack Up:

Learn practical ways to improve your soft skills with these free guides!

All of these soft skills can be learned and continually improved upon. These guides will help you understand the kinds of behaviors that support each skill, so you can turn that insight into positive action.

Ready to improve your soft skills? How about doing the same for your team?

The Team Soft Skills Assessment can be used to see where individuals on your team are strongest, and where they can improve most. This workbook, along with each of the guides, will give you and your team a solid awareness of how soft skills are impacting your work, and provide steps to cultivate expertise in each area. Complete the form below to access the team assessment and all of the guides!

Self-Assess Your New Manager Skills

New Manager Skills Assessment

Here's How Your Skills Stack Up:

Learn practical ways to improve your soft skills with these free guides!

Ready to improve your soft skills? How about doing the same for your team?

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