LEADERSHIP SKILLS 1. Always plan for the worst case even if it is very unlikely to happen. A. Agree strongly B.

Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 2. My greatest attribute is my ability to think strategically while overseeing day-to-day activities. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 3. You have to take stock, be sure that all the fi nancial needs and objectives are served before you press on with new initiatives. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 4. Drive and, of course, luck will effect a positive solution to most challenges. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

5. Accuracy should never be sacrificed to speed. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 6. Leadership is more about leading people through unforeseen challenges than being able to visualize, communicate and deploy strategies. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 7. I am 100% customer focused the rest can look after itself. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 8. Every business can benefi t from a few regulations and written procedures but very soon you can have too many and they are bad for business. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 9. I am entirely comfortable with ambiguity. A. Agree strongly B. Agree

C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 10. I excel when faced with a number of competing and demanding tasks but routine administration is something I fi nd demeaning. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 11. I like to know what is expected of me and prefer not to have to drop everything to help solve someone elses problems. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 12. Delegation is something less committed colleagues do. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 13. Would not normally expect to be part of the important decision making process. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

14. I could make recommendations that went against my personal beliefs. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 15. Only those qualified in a subject area should contribute to a debate. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 16. I feel happiest when I can implement defi ned regulatory processes. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 17. I expect to take joint responsibility for important decisions and am comfortable to provide a justification for the conclusions reached. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

18.I would expect most decisions to be based predominantly on numerical information. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 19. When painful choices have to be made I fi nd it diffi cult to commit myself. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 20. When information is incomplete a decision is best deferred. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 21. The decisions that really shape an organization or policy are best handed down from senior management. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 22. A compromise is rarely good for business. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer

D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly Communicating with others (COMMUNICATION SKILLS) 1. Above all else my success to date is due to my ability to build and maintain business relationships. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 2. If a colleague is performing below par then they can expect honest, constructive feedback from me. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 3. When all the hard work has been done, the key points identified and the recommendations formulated then I feel comfortable if others have The job of selling the policy. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 4. I pride myself in being able to do a high-pressure job while dealing sensitively with people and issues. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer

D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 5. I have a very direct approach. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 6. Knowledge is a commodity and so I prefer to keep it to myself. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 7. I am happiest producing written material and much prefer that role to one that involves presenting an argument orally. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 8. Being opinionated is not always a bad thing. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 9. I am used to presenting recommendations to groups of people drawn from all levels of an institution or organization.

A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 10. I do not consider it a part of my current job to suggest ways in which something could be done more efficiently. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 11. Being personable can make up for many potential pitfalls. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 12. If you can get people to buy into a set of objectives or targets then everyone will work that bit harder towards a shared goal. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 13. I wish I could more often make novel links between previously unconnected issues. A. Agree strongly B. Agree

C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

Managing people and resources (INTERPERSONAL SKILL)

1. It is better to focus on selling a few more products rather than worry about how much we are spending on stationery. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 2. Everyone makes mistakes so it is best if we report them immediately. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 3. I would feel uncomfortable in a situation where resources were being used that did not represent best value for money. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 4. I understand the importance of effective listening. A. Agree strongly B. Agree

C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 5. To manage people well you have to get fully involved in the detail. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 6. Above all else, good management includes trusting people to do the job. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

7. Yes, managing people is important but it must come second to fulfilling the clients expectations. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 8. I wish more credit was given to all the positive outcomes that you cant put numbers on. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree

E. Disagree strongly Motivating yourself and others (MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS) 1. I may have some faults but a lack of get up and go is not one of them. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 2. I have always considered myself the best qualified in taking charge of my own personal development. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 3. In work I prefer to set my own targets and objectives. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 4. A target is only a target if it is stretching. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

5. If you want to motivate others successfully, you need to make them feel that they can succeed. Success must be demonstrable and that requires measurable, well-defined performance indicators and feedback. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 6. Above all else I am motivated by the desire to deliver results. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 7. I most want a career in which my contribution will make a difference. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 8. There is no better reward in work than a large salary. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 9. I am looking for a role without restrictions or barriers. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer

D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly 10. It is important for me that I work in a meritocracy. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly

11. I am seeking a role where a different perspective will be valued. A. Agree strongly B. Agree C. Do not agree or disagree Answer D. Disagree E. Disagree strongly