Collaboration
Self-Assessment
Instructions: Print out two copies of this
form, then respond according to the 1-5 scale below. Score yourself on one
copy with how you interact with subordinates; score yourself on the second
copy with how you interact with peers. Then add up your scores. Are they similar? Different? Where do you need the most
development?
1 = Almost Never, 2 = Rarely, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often, 5 = Almost
Always
Individual Skills: "I...
___ see good relationships as a fundamental business
resource."
___ am honest and fair in dealing with others."
___ trust others and am trustworthy."
___ share personal information to create a common
ground."
___ express my own needs openly and directly."
___ respect the rights of others.
Interpersonal Skills: "I...
___ respond flexibly to varying individual needs."
___ maintain mutual status, even when roles have unequal
power."
___ explicitly negotiate mutually valued norms."
___ work to clearly define roles and role boundaries."
___ listen to/respond positively to others'
ideas/concerns."
___ respond to criticism or challenge non-defensively."
___ give constructive, descriptive feedback."
___ give credit or recognition where warranted."
Teamwork: "I...
___ promote a friendly climate and good morale."
___ seek input/involve others in decisions affecting
them."
___ work to develop teamwork and cooperation in the
group."
___ collaborate with others to achieve common goals."
___ work well with diverse co-workers and/or functional
perspectives."
Problem Solving: "I...
___ encourage exploration of differing viewpoints,
attitudes, and interests."
___ make my own reasoning, data, and assumptions
explicit."
___ take responsibility for my own contribution to any
problems we have."
___ look for valid data, even if it refutes my own
convictions."
___ work to meet mutual needs, interests, and
objectives."
___ facilitate 'both/and' thinking; encourage 'What
if...,' especially with opposing views."
Organizational Alignment: "I...
___ align my own function with the company's mission,
goals, and priorities."
___ cooperate across functions to achieve company
objectives."
___ give priority to company goals over departmental
gain."
Remember, if you filled this out
with subordinates in mind, now assess how you interact with peers.
Be honest, no one's watching!
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Benefits of Collaboration vs. Competition
