Tech Leadership Skills Assessment

I focus primarily on immediate tasks and short-term goals (1 point)

I plan 3-6 months ahead with some consideration for future trends (2 points)

I develop 1-2 year strategies aligned with industry trends and company goals (3 points)

I create comprehensive 3-5 year visions with multiple scenarios and contingency plans (4 points)

I prefer to stick with proven technologies and avoid risks (1 point)

I adopt new technologies only after they become industry standard (2 points)

I actively research and selectively adopt promising new technologies (3 points)

I lead innovation initiatives and help my organization become an early adopter (4 points)

I have limited awareness of market trends and focus mainly on internal operations (1 point)

I stay informed about major industry changes through news and reports (2 points)

I actively monitor competitors and market trends to inform strategic decisions (3 points)

I anticipate market shifts and position my team/organization ahead of trends (4 points)

I rely mainly on formal processes and standard incentives (1 point)

I provide regular feedback and recognize good work when I remember (2 points)

I actively seek to understand individual motivations and provide tailored support (3 points)

I create a culture of growth, autonomy, and purpose that naturally motivates the team (4 points)

I avoid conflicts or escalate them to higher management (1 point)

I address conflicts when they become serious problems (2 points)

I proactively identify and mediate conflicts using structured approaches (3 points)

I create an environment where healthy disagreement is encouraged and conflicts are learning opportunities (4 points)

I focus on getting work done and leave development to HR or individual initiative (1 point)

I provide basic feedback during performance reviews and suggest training when needed (2 points)

I regularly discuss career goals and create development plans for team members (3 points)

I actively mentor, create stretch opportunities, and build succession plans for my team (4 points)

I rely on others' recommendations or stick with familiar technologies (1 point)

I research options and make decisions based on immediate project needs (2 points)

I evaluate multiple factors including scalability, maintainability, and team expertise (3 points)

I lead comprehensive technical evaluations considering long-term strategy, risk, and organizational impact (4 points)

I focus primarily on new features and address technical issues only when they cause problems (1 point)

I allocate some time for technical improvements when schedules allow (2 points)

I regularly assess technical debt and plan dedicated time for improvements (3 points)

I integrate technical health into all planning and make it a key metric for team success (4 points)

I rely on individual developers to maintain their own standards (1 point)

I enforce basic practices like code reviews and testing when time permits (2 points)

I establish clear standards and processes that the team consistently follows (3 points)

I foster a culture of excellence where quality is everyone's responsibility and continuously improved (4 points)

I struggle to explain technical details in business terms (1 point)

I can explain technical concepts but sometimes use too much jargon (2 points)

I effectively translate technical information into business impact and value (3 points)

I excel at storytelling and can influence stakeholders through clear, compelling technical narratives (4 points)

I primarily work within my technical team and have limited interaction with other departments (1 point)

I participate in cross-functional meetings and respond to requests from other teams (2 points)

I actively build relationships and seek to understand other departments' needs and challenges (3 points)

I drive cross-functional initiatives and help align technical strategy with overall business objectives (4 points)

I implement changes as directed and hope the team adapts (1 point)

I communicate changes clearly and provide basic support during transitions (2 points)

I actively help my team understand the reasons for change and provide training and support (3 points)

I champion change initiatives, involve the team in planning, and create excitement about new opportunities (4 points)

I expect team members to learn on their own time and initiative (1 point)

I support learning requests and approve training budgets when available (2 points)

I regularly encourage learning and provide time and resources for skill development (3 points)

I create a learning-first culture with dedicated time, mentorship programs, and knowledge sharing initiatives (4 points)

I focus on finding who is responsible and preventing similar issues (1 point)

I conduct basic post-mortems and implement immediate fixes (2 points)

I lead thorough retrospectives focused on learning and systematic improvements (3 points)

I create a culture where failures are learning opportunities and drive innovation through experimentation (4 points)