Out of the Box Coaching and
Breakthroughs with the Enneagram, Mary R. Bast, Ph.D. 
Copyright © 1999. All rights reserved. Revised: July 21, 2010 

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!

For pdf version of Collaboration Self-Assessment, click here

(For benefits of collaboration vs. competition, click here)