New 10-Minutes-or-Less Customized Training Needs Assessment

Do you realize your skill development needs work…but aren’t sure where to begin? In response to numerous requests, the Mid-Management Development faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Education has created a customized, competency-based assessment tool to help. Simply take 10 minutes to answer these questions. Using your answers, the assessment tool will create a customized curriculum based on your greatest training needs. Once you’ve finished the assessment, you’ll be presented with the option to have one of our friendly staff members contact you personally to answer your questions or to further discuss the results.

Advanced Management Assessment

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I am able to conduct difficult coaching conversations and drive the conversations to verifiable outcomes.

I am able to effectively delegate without feeling like I am losing control.

I can initiate and manage change. I know where resistance comes from and how to deal with it.

I know how to allocate resources to projects to make sure they succeed.

I know how to use verbal and non-verbal behaviors to create rapport with others.

I am able to ask for commitment at the close of my persuasive communications.

I know what employees are looking for from our compensation program and manage our compensation program accordingly.

I understand the difference between managing and leading and feel I am competent at both.

I am able to increase productivity through coaching sessions.

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I understand the impact of pricing on sales and profitability.

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I understand the importance of managing working capital.

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I understand how to limit risk exposure and achieve optional returns through financial structure.

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I have a good understanding of the processes good management teams use to create winning strategies.

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I understand how big picture business and political events may affect my business — both positively and negatively.

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I know how to analyze my company’s financial statements.

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I am able to use a variety of strategies to influence others depending on the situation.

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I create a positive, persuasive first impression with others.

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I understand how the game of business is scored and how my decisions change that score.

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I understand the elements of my management style that are constructive and those that are not constructive.

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I use my company’s performance appraisal process effectively.

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I know how to create the right management and leadership style for the right situation.

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I know how to use net present value and discounted cash flow analysis to help make decisions.

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I understand the key terms used by financial executives.

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I can manage project scope changes effectively.

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I know when to go into problem solving mode versus when to ask more questions.

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I am able to effectively facilitate problem solving sessions.

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I am able to source, recruit and onboard new employees effectively.

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I understand the causes of group and individual motivational problems, and what to do about them.

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I understand the chain of events between decisions and organizational results.

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I have a good understanding of cultural frames of reference and how to effectively deal with people from other cultures.

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I have a good sense of what followers want from their leaders.

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I am able to effectively estimate both the costs, timing and required resources associated with projects for which I am responsible.

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I know how to translate organizational vision and mission into actionable strategies and tactics for my group.

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I know how to gather functional requirements for projects.

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I understand what my competitors are up to and am able to shift my approach as a result.

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I know what “desirable” turnover is and know how to manage turnover in my group.