Agile Leader Self-Assessment

Do you request frequent updates and reports from your team(s)?

1) I expect detailed daily updates and reports from my team

2) I prefer frequent updates, at least a few times a week

3) Weekly updates are sufficient to keep me informed

4) I encourage teams to update me during regular sprint meetings.

5) I trust my team to update me as necessary, focusing on key Agile ceremonies.

How much do you value hierarchy and structure in your team’s operations?

1) Strict hierarchy and structure are essential in my teams operations

2) I believe in a balance between hierarchy and team autonomy

3) I somewhat lean towards empowering teams, but with some oversight

4) I encourage team autonomy, with minimal hierarchical intervention

5) I fully support cross-functional collaboration with minimal hierarchy.

How do you approach cross-functional collaboration in your team?

1) I don’t see the need for cross-functional collaboration in my team

2) I acknowledge its importance but struggle to implement it effectively

3) I promote cross-functional roles, but with some functional divisions

4) I actively facilitate cross-functional collaboration in project teams

5) I champion and embed cross-functional collaboration in all team activities

How do you see your role in contributing to Agile processes?

1) I’m unsure how I can contribute to Agile processes as a leader

2) I occasionally participate in Agile meetings but lack active involvement

3) I contribute to Agile planning and review sessions

4) I actively engage in Agile processes and support my team’s efforts

5) I am fully integrated into Agile processes, providing leadership and guidance

How well do you understand your role in adding value to Agile processes?

1) I am unclear about how leadership can add value to Agile processes

2) I have a basic understanding but lack practical application skills

3) I recognize some ways to add value, though inconsistently applied

4) I consistently add value to Agile processes through informed decisions

5) I excel in enhancing Agile processes with strategic leadership and insights

How do you perceive your role as a leader in terms of serving your team?

1) I primarily focus on giving orders and overseeing tasks

2) I sometimes assist my team but mainly focus on decision-making

3) I balance between guiding the team and providing assistance

4) I often help my team by removing obstacles and providing resources

5) I consistently prioritize my team’s needs and development

In what ways do you add value through cross-team collaboration?

1) I rarely engage in cross-team activities

2) I occasionally participate in cross-team meetings

3) I often encourage my team to collaborate with other teams

4) I actively facilitate cross-team projects and initiatives

5) I consistently foster a culture of cross-team collaboration and shared success

Do you consider yourself essential for your team to get work done, or do you empower them to operate independently?

1) My team cannot function effectively without my direct involvement

2) I am quite involved in daily operations, but the team manages some tasks alone

3) I balance my involvement, allowing the team some autonomy

4) I empower my team to work independently, intervening only when necessary

5) I have fully empowered my team to operate independently; my role is to guide and support

How do you contribute to building psychological safety within your team?

1) I am not familiar with the concept of psychological safety

2) I recognize its importance but am unsure how to cultivate it

3) I encourage open communication but struggle with consistent application

4) I actively create a safe environment for open dialogue and feedback

5) I excel in establishing and maintaining a psychologically safe team environment

How do you maximize business outcomes by thinking beyond your role and organization?

1) I mainly focus on my immediate responsibilities and team goals

2) I occasionally consider broader business impacts but focus on my team

3) I often align team efforts with broader organizational goals

4) I regularly seek ways to contribute beyond my role for greater business outcomes

5) I consistently think strategically, aligning team efforts with global business objectives

How would you describe your subjective understanding of what is needed to operate Agile at scale?

1) I have little to no understanding of operating Agile at scale

2) I have a basic theoretical understanding but lack practical experience

3) I have some practical experience with aspects of Agile at scale

4) I am quite experienced and comfortable with the concept of Agile at scale

5) I have extensive experience and deep understanding of Agile at scale

How well do you understand the organizational structure needed for Agile?

1) I am not familiar with organizational structures for Agile

2) I have a basic understanding of Agile organizational structures

3) I understand key elements of Agile organizational structures

4) I am proficient in designing and implementing Agile organizational structures

5) I am an expert in Agile organizational structures and have implemented them successfully

How adept are you at goal setting for Agile teams and organizations?

1) I struggle with setting effective goals for Agile teams

2) I can set basic goals but lack strategic alignment in an Agile context

3) I am competent in setting well-aligned goals for Agile teams

4) I excel in strategic goal setting for Agile teams and organizations

5) I am highly skilled in setting and achieving strategic, Agile-aligned goals across organizations

What is your proficiency in financial planning and performance management in an Agile context?

1) I lack skills in financial planning and performance management for Agile

2) I have basic skills but need to develop them further for Agile environments

3) I am competent in financial planning and performance management for Agile

4) I am proficient and have successfully managed finances and performance in Agile settings

5) I am highly skilled and have a track record of successful financial and performance management in Agile organizations

How well do you understand and implement cultural shifts required for organizational Agile transformation?

1) I am unfamiliar with the cultural shifts required for Agile transformation

2) I have a basic understanding but lack practical implementation experience

3) I have some experience in facilitating cultural shifts for Agile transformation

4) I am skilled in leading and implementing cultural shifts for Agile transformation

5) I am highly experienced in successfully driving cultural transformations for Agile in multiple organizations

Do you understand the difference between outputs and outcomes in an organizational context?

1) I do not understand the difference between outputs and outcomes

2) I have a basic understanding but often confuse the two

3) I understand the difference and occasionally apply this knowledge

4) I clearly understand and regularly focus on outcomes over outputs

5) I expertly differentiate and consistently prioritize outcomes in strategic planning

How skilled are you at setting outcome-based goals?

1) I struggle with setting outcome-based goals

2) I try to set outcome-based goals but often revert to output-focused goals

3) I am moderately effective at setting outcome-based goals

4) I am proficient in setting and achieving outcome-based goals

5) I am highly skilled and consistently successful in setting outcome-based goals

Can you effectively assess team members contributions towards organizational goals?

1) I find it difficult to assess individual contributions to goals

2) I can somewhat assess contributions but lack a systematic approach

3) I regularly assess contributions but seek to improve accuracy and fairness

4) I am adept at accurately assessing team members contributions to goals

5) I excel in evaluating contributions and aligning them with organizational goals effectively

How well do you understand Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for team goal setting?

1) I am not familiar with OKRs for team goal setting

2) I have basic knowledge but lack experience in setting OKRs for teams

3) I am capable of setting OKRs for teams, but with limited success

4) I am skilled in setting effective OKRs for my team

5) I am highly proficient in creating and implementing successful OKRs for team goals

Are you able to coordinate goal setting and OKR creation at an organizational level?

1) I am inexperienced in coordinating OKRs at an organizational level

2) I understand the concept but lack experience in implementing OKRs organization-wide

3) I have some experience in coordinating OKRs at an organizational level

4) I am proficient in aligning and implementing OKRs across the organization

5) I am an expert in driving organizational alignment through effective OKR implementation

How confident are you in your ability to coach team members effectively?

1) I lack experience and confidence in coaching others

2) I occasionally coach team members but with limited effectiveness

3) I am somewhat confident and regularly coach my team members

4) I am confident and skilled in coaching, often seeing positive results

5) I am highly experienced in coaching, consistently leading to significant team member growth

How do you approach giving and receiving feedback?

1) I am uncomfortable with both giving and receiving feedback

2) I give and receive feedback, but its often not constructive

3) I am capable of giving and receiving constructive feedback but seek improvement

4) I effectively give and receive constructive feedback, fostering open communication

5) I excel in providing insightful feedback and actively seek it for continuous improvement

What is your approach to empowering and supporting personal growth in your team?

1) I rarely focus on personal growth or empowerment of team members

2) I occasionally encourage personal growth but lack a systematic approach

3) I regularly support and empower team members but seek to be more effective

4) I consistently support personal growth and empower team members effectively

5) I am highly skilled in fostering personal growth and empowerment, leading to high team member satisfaction

How proficient are you in conducting effective one-on-one meetings?

1) I rarely conduct one-on-ones or find them ineffective

2) I conduct one-on-ones but struggle to make them impactful

3) I am competent in conducting one-on-ones, with room for improvement

4) I am skilled at conducting effective and meaningful one-on-ones

5) I excel in conducting one-on-ones that significantly contribute to team member development

How do you manage team health, including addressing drama and toxicity?

1) I am unsure how to handle drama or toxicity in the team

2) I attempt to manage team issues but with limited success

3) I can handle some team health issues but seek better strategies for complex situations

4) I am adept at managing team health and addressing drama and toxicity effectively

5) I am highly skilled in fostering a healthy team environment and adeptly handle any team conflicts or issues

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Agile Leader self-assessment