Technique 3.13 Your Style as a Manager
Answer the questions by circling a number.
If the statement on the left side is always true and the statement on the right is never true, circle 1. Circle 7 if the statement on the right of the page is always true and the statement on the left is not. Circle 4 if both statements are equally true.
If a statement is more often true, but not always, circle a number in between.
When I have a problem.
I try to solve it myself I get help from others
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
If somebody is doing something and I think I know a better way.
I tell them to do it differently I suggest other ways
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Before making a decision.
I consider it carefully I seek inputs from others
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When people make mistakes.
I come down hard on them I help them learn what went wrong
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The most important motivator for my group.
Pleasing me Doing the job well
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When I learn new information that affects the group.
I make the necessary adjustments I share it as soon as possible
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The group works best when I.
Tell people what to do Help people work together
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When I'm around.
I worry about things getting done I feel confident the team is doing what needs to be done
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When it comes down to the wire.
I am responsible for our results Everyone feels responsible for our results
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When there are assignments and schedules.
It's easier for me to do them I have people do them together
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When reporting to outside groups and top management.
I do the reporting I share reporting with other team
members
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
When there is bad news or a problem.
I have to discover it myself My team members let me know quickly
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Understanding your scores
Add up all the numbers circled
- scores below 24 indicate a directive style
- scores above 60 indicate a collaborative style
- scores between 25 and 60 indicate a mixed or flexible style
(source: Cynthia Scott et al, 1991)