So many resources on team-working focus on the role of the team leader, or rely on personality-type assessments. Belbin is very specialised, and perhaps best saved for project teams, rather than teams of people who work together doing a similar (if not the same) role. Team Player Styles were defined by Glenn Parker in his...
There is sooo much information out there regarding different leadership styles, but also different approaches to leadership, it can be difficult to decide what's relevant and what isn't. Here's a lovely summary document, donated by VIP member Wendy Aynster which summarises different styles. DOWNLOAD NOW There's also a short and simple self- analysis QUESTIONNAIRE to...
Everyone LOVES a bit of self-analysis and with topics like Emotional Intelligence it's so important for delegates to understand their starting point so that they can focus their development accordingly. This questionnaire, based on one developed by the Boston Consulting group can provide helpful insights and useful starting point. DOWNLOAD NOW
We're always on the look out for questionnaires and psychometric tools - ideally free (or low cost). Of course, most are paid resources due to the amount of effort that goes into creating and validating them. But sometimes, we just need a broad indicator to start a discussion. Here are a few that we've found...
This paper-based questionnaire was designed for a Train the Trainer course, so the questions lean towards how visual, auditory and kinaesthetic communication preferences impact the way we learn things. Obviously, not scientifically validated, but a lovely conversations starter that will give delegates a small insight into how they process and access information. DOWNLOAD NOW
This simplified questionnaire is related to the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. It isn't scientifically validated, but is a useful way in to the model. DOWNLOAD NOW And THIS BLOG (shared by Fiona Bryan) provides a really accessible way of understanding the different conflict styles. Are you a teddy bear, turtle, shark, fox or owl? This...
A short self-score questionnaire taken from the "Assert Yourself" Power Hour Module. Typically used to introduce the idea of assertive rights and can lead to a broader discussion around what assertive is (and isn't). It isn't scientifically validated and is intended as a discussion aid only. DOWNLOAD NOW This content is only available to logged...
Looking for a quick and easy to support your session on Situational Leadership? This questionnaire will give delegates a rough and ready idea of their default style. I've had this in my possession for a long time and I can't remember if I created it or got it from somewhere else. So if you know......
