Behavioural questionnaire and check-list. What kind of managers bring the best of you?
Category: HRM
Behavioural questionnaire and check-list
Leadership checklist
| Key functions | Task | Team | Individuals |
| Define objective | Identify tasks and constraints | Involve team
Set targets |
Agree targets and responsibilities |
| Plan | Establish priorities
Decide |
Structure and delegate | Assess skills
Train Delegate |
| Communicate | Brief and check understanding | Consult
Get feedback |
Listen
Advise Enthuse |
| Support and control | Monitor progress
Check standards |
Co-ordinate
Reconcile conflict |
Recognise
Encourage Counsel |
| Evaluate | Review
Re-plan Summarise |
Reward success
Learn from failure |
Appraise
Guide Train |
What kind of managers bring the best of you?
What kind of leader brings out the best in you?
| Type a | — Thinks the problem through by himself.
— makes firm decisions. — tells you what he wants done, and how. — expects you to follow his directions. |
| Type b | — Thinks the problem through by himdelf.
— makes firm decisions. — explains why he wants it done that way. — gives an opportunity for clarification. — assumes you will follow his lead with enthusiasm. |
| Type c | — Initially thinks the problem through by himself.
— makes a provisional decision — asks for your reactions. — modifies decision accordingly. |
| Type d | — Initially thinks the problem through by himself.
— offers alternative decisions. — invites your recommendations and possible further alternatives — does it your way unless there is a major change in circumstances. |
| Type e | — Talks the problem over with you and then
either stays with you while you jointly reach a decision or leaves you with it and keep him informed. |
| Type f | — Hands the problem directly over to you on its arrival, or
arranges for it to go direct to you on a regular basis. — expects you to deal with it, only informing him if the matter is very important. — acts as a back-up when required. — monitors progress towards the objectives of your department. — does not interfere with or supervise individual decisions. |
Put the above types “a” — “f” in your personal order of preference
Best = 1 and worst = 2
Identify the style (s) of your present leader.
Identify which style(s) you yourself use predominantly with your own staff