Self-Assessment

As part of our on-going leadership development programme, the Cohort 1 Working Group has created a self-assessment for managers within Communities.

The survey is divided into three sections, exploring:

How important each area is to your role and the wider directorate.
Your current capability and confidence as a manager.
The support and development you need moving forward.

Please complete all three sections. Your feedback will directly inform the content and focus of the next leadership sessions, ensuring it is tailored to the needs of our managers.

How important is this capability to your success as a leader or manager within your current role and the wider Communities Directorate?  

* required

I can think beyond immediate operational issues and contribute to longer-term planning, priorities and outcomes.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can successfully lead people through change, helping them understand and adapt to new ways of working.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can build effective teams, motivate colleagues and create a positive and productive working environment.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I actively support the development of others through coaching, feedback and creating learning opportunities.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can effectively manage performance, including recognising achievement and addressing performance issues where necessary.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can influence decisions, build support for ideas and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can develop and maintain effective working relationships across services, organisations and communities.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I understand the political environment in which local government operates and can work effectively within it.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can effectively manage budgets, resources and financial decision-making within my area of responsibility.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can use data, evidence and insight to inform decisions, improve services and monitor outcomes.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I actively promote equality, inclusion and a culture where people feel valued and able to contribute.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I encourage new ideas and regularly look for opportunities to improve services, processes and outcomes.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  

I can maintain my own wellbeing and resilience while supporting others through challenges and change.  

1 = Not Important  

2 = Slightly Important  

3 = Moderately Important  

4 = Very Important  

5 = Critically Important  