Manager Skills Assessment

The essential assessment for modern managers

Unlock clear, research-backed insights into managerial strengths and areas for growth – plus suggested resources to support skill development – with the Manager Skills Assessment. 

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Your data-driven path to managerial success

The Manager Skills Assessment (MSA) is more than just a diagnostic tool -it’s a research-backed assessment designed to help managers understand their strengths, uncover development areas, and take action with confidence. Assess 12 essential skills proven to drive team and organizational success, and gain a personalized, data-driven roadmap for leadership growth. 

Why choose the Manager Skills Assessment?

  • Built on research: Scientifically validated, evaluating 12 critical skills across 4 key areas (emotional intelligence, setting expectations, developing people and motivating people) proven to drive leadership success. 
  • More than just insights: Unlike standard self-assessments, MSA provides clear, practical action steps to improve. 
  • Objective & data-driven: No peer reviews, no bias – just clear, measurable insights you can trust. 
  • For individuals & organizations: Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an L&D team supporting managers, MSA provides a roadmap for long-term growth 

Features & benefits

Accurate science-backed insights

Get a detailed evaluation of 12 essential management skills based on research, not guesswork.

Personalized reports for actionable growth

Receive granular, downloadable insights – perfect for both self-improvement and team-wide leadership strategies.

Targeted learning recommendations

Connect your results to Skill Bites, and curated learning resources inside the Mindtools Content Hub. 

Self-paced & easy to use

Complete the assessment anytime, anywhere in less than 40 minutes.

Scalable insights for organizations

Benchmark performance across teams, track improvements, and identify key leadership trends.

For Individuals

Without clear insight into your strengths and development areas, it’s easy to overlook skill gaps that could hold you back. MSA gives you an unbiased view of your management capabilities, helping you pinpoint blind spots, access personalized learning, and take focused action. Don’t let uncertainty slow your progress – build confidence, sharpen your skills, and grow into the leader your team needs. 

For Organizations

Wasted L&D spend, ineffective training, and managers struggling without the right support can hurt retention and performance. MSA helps you pinpoint skill gaps, track leadership trends, and benchmark performance, ensuring development investments go where they’re needed most. Without it, leadership training remains a guessing game – but with MSA, you develop confident, capable managers who drive business success. 

Speak to our team

Ready to see what your managers are made of? Chat with us today, and we’ll show you how the Manager Skills Assessment can transform your leadership team.

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