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Top 20 Leadership Competencies

The following 20 competencies are selected from the leadership programs of the best-led companies around the world. They have been validated with a sample of 23,598 people by our institute. 

After filling out the questionnaire, you will get a profile of your competencies in comparison to other people taking this test. Registration is not required. Answering all (100) questions takes about 15 to 20 minutes. 

Instruction: How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The response scale ranges from 1 = "strongly disagree" to 5 = "strongly agree."

Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Waldemar Pelz
Institute for Management-Innovation 

 

Quickly recognizes the core of the problem and develops creative solutions.

1

Pays attention to the relationship between costs and benefits in all decisions.

2

Does even unpleasant things without hesitation.

3

Is considerate of others in his/her decisions.

4

Regularly checks whether the assumptions on which objectives and plans are based are still correct.

5

Specifically strives for tasks in which he/she can gain new experience (for example, stay abroad).

6

Seeks creative solutions for mutual benefit (avoids compromises).

7

Is open to criticism and new ideas.

8

Ensures efficient meetings (time and result orientation).

9

Also pay attention to and resolve the emotional aspect of a conflict.

10

Also takes responsibility for wrong decisions and corrects them.

11

Has acquired know-how in the past three years that he/she did not have before.

12

His/her feedback distinguishes between facts and evaluations.

13

Finds creative solutions even in unexpected, difficult situations.

14

Has profound expertise.

15

You know with him (or her) where you stand.

16

Undertakes to contribute to the implementation of common (overarching) goals.

17

Is well-informed about the company's business challenges.

18

Recognizes information deficits, false assumptions, and personal limits at an early stage.

19

Regularly asks for feedback on his/her strengths and weaknesses.

20

Stands for clear values.

21

Keeps promises and stands by his/her word.

22

Independently carries out progress and success checks (on the way to the goal).

23

Remains emotionally stable even under stress.

24

Promotes an open and constructive feedback culture.

25

Aligns the goals of his/her area of responsibility with the strategy of the entire organization.

26

Regularly reflects on what he/she did right and what he/she did wrong.

27

Criticizes mistakes without the person losing face.

28

Independently checks whether his/her goals were realistic (neither too optimistic nor too pessimistic).

29

Is well-prepared for unexpected problems and obstacles.

30

Shows a constructive, solution-oriented attitude towards problems.

31

He (or she) means what he (or she) says.

32

Is aware of his/her own emotions and their possible impact on others.

33

Decides intuitively or logically, depending on the situation.

34

Represents his interests clearly and unambiguously in a conflict.

35

Learn recognizably from mistakes of the past.

36

Accept others as human beings, even if they have completely different attitudes.

37

Consciously directs his energies (attention and time) towards clearly formulated goals.

38

Makes clear and fast decisions based on sound data and facts.

39

Gets to the point quickly and without digression.

40

Ensures that proposed solutions are translated into concrete actions.

41

Reliably detects emotional tensions, disturbances, and power relations.

42

Distinguishes comprehensibly between strategic and operational goals.

43

Has a clear idea of what he/she needs to learn to ensure the success of his area of responsibility.

44

Gives the team regular feedback on the results of their work.

45

Accepts feedback from different people (not just

46

Has realistic ideas about the implementation of initiatives (effort, benefits, time, etc.)

47

Ensures a positive working atmosphere in the team (team spirit).

48

Takes early countermeasures when goals are threatened.

49

Considers the concerns, fears and interests of others when setting goals.

50

Promotes a constructive error culture.

51

Most of the time, he/she succeeds in influencing the behavior of others.

52

Admits his/her own mistakes and learns from them (recognizable).

53

Considers the interests and expectations of others when making decisions.

54

Reliably distinguishes between the essential and the non-essential.

55

Ensures continuous improvement in his/her area of responsibility.

56

Inspires others to try new ways and possibilities.

57

Shows empathy towards others (customers, employees, colleagues, and superiors).

58

The feedback is aimed at changeable or learnable behavior.

59

Pay attention to risks, negligence, inefficiency, or mismanagement.

60

Is clear and consistent (with integrity) in what he/she says and does.

61

Ensures that all members contribute to the common success.

62

Ensures that all team members are engaged and involved.

63

Takes action to change habits (in processes and behaviors).

64

Inspires others to implement challenging goals.

65

Identifies with the values and goals of his/her organization.

66

Shows perseverance in achieving goals.

67

His/her willingness to perform goes well above average.

68

Provides constructive (helpful) feedback on joint tasks.

69

Knows what he/she wants in every situation.

70

Uses his/her role model function to align the behavior of others with the common goals.

71

Conveys even complex facts in an understandable and memorable way.

72

Independently recognizes what needs to be done and tackles it.

73

Ensures transparent decisions.

74

Develops sufficient decision-making leeway and design possibilities.

75

Influences the mood in his/her area of responsibility in such a way that motivation increases.

76

Learns recognizably from wrong decisions.

77

Presents clearly, convincingly and goal oriented.

78

Addresses and resolves the factual (rational) aspect of a conflict.

79

Consciously controls the most important success factors of his/her area of responsibility (makes it clear what is important).

80

Ensures that all team members have the necessary resources (time, money, information).

81

Has a long-term planning horizon.

82

Helps others overcome resistance to innovation.

83

Balances opportunities and risks based on comprehensible criteria.

84

Encourages others (for example, team members) to take on more responsibility.

85

Realistically assesses his/her strengths and weaknesses.

86

Enforces his/her opinion with convincing arguments.

87

Regularly identifies opportunities for improvement and consistently implements them.

88

Makes it clear what goals he/she pursues with his/her communication

89

Also recognizes hidden (latent) conflicts and addresses them openly.

90

Has clear professional goals and perspectives.

91

Advocates shared values and ideals.

92

Shows interest in taking on tasks with increasing responsibility.

93

Has convincing prospects for himself and his contribution to the company's success.

94

Sets comprehensible, motivating goals for his/her area of responsibility.

95

After the conversation, the feedback recipient knows what to do differently in the future.

96

Conscientiously handles the people, information or devices entrusted to him.

97

Is clear and unambiguous in his/her expression.

98

Efficiently controls his/her own emotions and moods.

99

Has a clear idea of what he/she needs to learn to achieve his long-term goals.

100

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