1. Introduction

Welcome to the Twelve Skills Self-Assessment. This short survey will provide you with a high-level evaluation of your current capability level for each of the Twelve Skills. You'll note the skills are organized into three paired areas: Strategy-Results, Communication-Change, and Talent-Teams. At the center of the framework is Self-Assessment—the purpose of this survey is to help create that for you. The link to a more, detailed self-assessment is available in the Twelve Skills book available at Amazon. It will provide you with a deeper analyses of capabilities and competencies for each of the twelve skills.

This high-level assessment asks a series of questions about your current leadership skills and workplace performance. The entire survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and your responses will remain anonymous.

From your responses, you’ll begin building self-awareness and identify skills to target for immediate improvement.  Simply provide your email address after you complete the survey, and we’ll send you your complimentary, customized assessment results.


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* 1. AREA: STRATEGY
Skill: Mastering Strategic Thinking 

I take the time to gather and organize information from inside and outside my organization to identify patterns, explore scenarios, and socialize my thinking regarding what we should be doing to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.

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* 2. AREA: STRATEGY
Skill:  Unlocking Problem Solving

I take the time to define problems, break them into possilble causes, analyze potential drivers, and choose the best course of action to solve the issue.

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* 3. AREA: COMMUNICATION
Skill: Developing Clear Messaging

I define the purpose of my communications, consider the needs of my audience, and craft messages that will resonate with them.

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* 4. AREA: COMMUNICATION
Skill:  Enhancing Executive Presence

I'm thoughtful about my appearance at work, cognizant of the personal brand I'm building, and project confidence when speaking and presenting.

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* 5. AREA: TALENT
Skill: Expanding Relationship Building

I have high emotional intelligence, I engage regularly with new people as well as my most important relationships, and I routinely focus on expanding my network.

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* 6. AREA: TALENT
Skill: Strengthening Talent Development

I help attract diverse candidates, develop my team's technical and leadership skills, coach my direct reports and colleagues, and utilize a formal performance management process to guide talent development.

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* 7. AREA: RESULTS
Skill: Driving Focused Execution

I have model or map of how my team creates value, manage a focused set of improvement projects, measure both project and goal progress, and periodically revisit how well my team and/or I'm accomplishing strategic priorities.

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* 8. AREA: RESULTS
Skill:  Achieving Top Tier Performance

My team (organization) has a clear strategy, executes flawlessly, has a flat organization structure, and has established a performance-oriented culture. 

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* 9. AREA: CHANGE
Skill: Increasing Persuasion and Influence

I'm comfortable with politics in my organization, know how to make persuasive arguments, and use influence principles to accomplish what I need to.

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* 10. AREA: CHANGE
Skill:  Revamping Change Leadership

I take the time to communicate changes and their benefits, monitor progress while removing obstacles to change, and work to institutionalize practices to prevent backsliding.

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* 11. AREA: TEAMS
Skill:  Improving Group Collaboration

I staff collaborations with diverse thinkers, implement and manage a structured work process, foster broad-based participation, and measure/communicate progress toward achieving defined goals.

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* 12. AREA: TEAMS
Skill:  Invigorating Team Building

I ensure my teams are staffed with the right people, have a clear purpose and process, strive toward defined, achievable goals amidst a safe, productive working environment where all members are treated equitably.

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* 13. How have your leadership skills been recognized?

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* 14. How has your career progressed?

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* 15. Which best describes your current role?

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* 16. Please provide your contact information so we can send your results to you along with next steps for skill improvements.

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* 17. Thank you for taking our assessment.  We look forward to sending your results.  We'll also add you to our monthly email Twelve Skills newsletter so you can continue strengthening your leadership skills accelerating your career. 

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