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MANAGER SKILLS ASSESSMENT

The first step to Building Better Managers

Being a manager is tough. You’re expected to translate lofty business goals into real actions, coach your team, and spark innovation.

That’s where our Manager Skills Assessment (MSA) comes in. Think of it as your management GPS, pinpointing your strengths, areas for growth, and providing insights for essential and actionable management skills.
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We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. The Manager Skills Assessment combines rigorous research with a multi-faceted approach to minimize bias and deliver accurate results – so you know you’re getting the good stuff.

You’ll know exactly where your strengths are, spot skill gaps early, compare with “average” managers and see where coaching can make the most impact.

What is the Manager Skills Assessment?

Our Manager Skills Assessment is a robust, scientific assessment. It measures the 12 foundational management skills identified in our Building Better Managers report.    

Emotional Intelligence

• Empathy • Self-awareness and self-regulation • Social sensitivity

Motivating people

• Trust • Inclusive leadership • Recognition

Developing people

• Active listening • Guiding and empowering • Coaching

Setting expectations

• Transparent communication • Goal setting • Delegation

Outcomes for all kinds of business

From motivating teams to setting expectations, the MSA not only impacts managers but drives key business and people outcomes. By identifying and addressing skill gaps, the MSA provides an accurate reflection of managerial abilities, saving time and eliminating the need for rushed peer feedback.

Quick and flexible, managers can dive into the assessment – it takes just 30-45 minutes. They can pause and pick up anytime too. Once done, managers get a detailed personalized report highlighting strengths and areas to grow.

Want a custom version for your organization? Talk to us, we’ve got you covered.

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