Role & Team Context
Leadership Style
How would you describe your leadership style?
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Hands-On Leader:
“I like to stay deeply involved in daily tasks and decisions. I often step in to solve problems directly and ensure the team is on track.”
Mentor and Guide:
“I see my role as a coach. I provide guidance, encourage growth, and help my team develop their skills while giving them the autonomy to make decisions.”
Delegator:
“I trust my team to handle the execution. I set clear expectations and outcomes but leave most day-to-day decisions up to the team.”
Collaborative Leader:
“I foster collaboration by involving my team in decision-making processes. I believe the best ideas come from collective input, and I encourage open dialogue.”
Results-Driven:
“I focus on outcomes and meeting objectives. I ensure the team stays productive by setting clear goals and keeping everyone aligned with business priorities.”
Servant Leader:
“I see my role as supporting my team. I remove obstacles, provide resources, and empower the team to take ownership of their work.”
Visionary Leader:
“I focus on the big picture and inspire my team with a clear vision. I trust them to manage the details while I focus on long-term strategy and innovation.”
Agile-Oriented:
“I prioritize flexibility and adaptability. I encourage the team to embrace change, experiment, and continuously improve our processes.”
Empathetic Leader:
“I lead by understanding the needs and concerns of my team. I prioritize their well-being and create a supportive, inclusive environment.”
Directive Leader:
“I take a more top-down approach, making most of the decisions and providing clear instructions to ensure everything runs smoothly.”
What is your approach to decision-making?
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Collaborative Decision-Making:
“I like to involve my team in decision-making as much as possible. We discuss the options together, and I seek input from everyone before making a final call. This helps foster a sense of ownership and ensures diverse perspectives are considered.”
Data-Driven Decisions:
“I rely heavily on data to inform my decisions. I believe that numbers and metrics should guide us, so I always look at performance indicators, trends, and feedback before making a final decision.”
Decisive and Authoritative:
“In fast-paced environments, I tend to make decisions quickly and authoritatively. I gather input where necessary, but I don’t hesitate to make the final call to keep things moving efficiently.”
Consensus-Oriented:
“I prefer to reach a consensus whenever possible. I believe that collective agreement leads to better execution, so I work to build alignment within the team before making a decision.”
Delegating Decisions:
“I delegate decision-making to the team whenever appropriate. I trust them to make informed decisions within their areas of expertise, and I only step in when it’s a strategic or high-impact decision.”
Empowering Teams to Decide:
“I empower my teams to make most decisions on their own. I guide them by setting clear goals and priorities, but I believe in giving them the autonomy to choose the best way forward.”
Situational Decision-Making:
“My approach depends on the situation. For critical or high-stakes decisions, I tend to make them personally after careful consideration. For day-to-day operations, I encourage the team to decide.”
Agile and Adaptive:
“I approach decision-making with flexibility. I believe in making quick, iterative decisions that can be adapted based on real-time feedback from the team or stakeholders.”
Risk-Based Decision-Making:
“I evaluate the risks and benefits of every decision. I weigh the potential impact on the project or team and prefer to take calculated risks when the benefits outweigh the potential downsides.”
Hierarchical Approach:
“In my role, I make decisions at the strategic level and delegate operational decisions to the team leads. This allows me to focus on the bigger picture while trusting my team to handle the execution.”