Leadership Skills Self-Assessment Test

The survey will help you identify your leadership skills as a student taking up occupational
therapy, which is a necessary for a successful planning and implementation of group dynamics
and activities.

There is no right or wrong responses, as you respond to each of the statements, be as truthful and
honest as possible.

Mark the most appropriate response for each statement listed:

Skill Assessment Scoring Answers:

1 - I need help with this skills and require training
2 - I have some knowledge of this skill, but need further training and
experience
3 - I have training and experience with this skill, but need feedback
4 - I have competence to perform this skill successfully
5 - N/A (Not Applicable)

Interpersonal Skills
1. I establish positive and productive working relationships with others, including
those who may hold divergent points of view.
2. I maintain positive and productive relationships with others, including those who
may hold divergent points of view.
3. I give instructive feedback, both positive and negative to others.
4. I seek and accept constructive feedback, both positive and negative, from others.
5. I listen carefully and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal messages.
6. I maintain the trust of others by respecting confidentiality.
Marketing and Public Communication Skills
1. I present ideas effectively (written, face-to-face, over telephone).
2. I effectively participate in group discussion.
3. I effectively function within a particular group culture or dynamic.
4. I utilize campus and community media resources.
5. I articulate the issues, purposes, and functions related to my program.
6. I effectively produce a marketing plan.
Personal/Academic Balance Skills
1. I understand how I respond to pressure and make decisions about my commitments
accordingly.
2. I have many effective and healthy strategies for managing stress.
3. I maintain effective limits based on time and resources available.
4. I regularly participate in a healthy combination of activities (personal, social and
academic).
5. I am able to enjoy solitary activities as well as group activities.
6. I don’t sacrifice my academic progress for other areas of involvement.
Organization Management Skills
1. I delegate duties to others members of my group.
2. I work effectively with organization advisors and other administrators.
3. I motivate others in the organization to be productive.
4. I organize tasks according to a time line and then meet that deadline.
5. I facilitate the development of goals for the organization.
6. I use innovative techniques to plan and accomplish the group’s goals.
 Decision – making skills
1. I use an effective decision-making process.
2. I train others and facilitate groups in a decision-making process.
3. I implement effective decisions.
4. I take responsibility for decisions.
5. I evaluate the effects and effectiveness of a decision.
6. I am flexible with decisions.

Problem – solving skills

1. I define problems and identify possible/apparent causes.
2. I identify creative solutions.
3. I facilitate the group in identifying and implementing solutions.
4. I handle several problems at one time.
5. I mediate conflicts within the group.
6. I resolve conflicts between others and me.
Community/Citizenships Skills
1. I share my talents with others through participation in university activities and
programs.
2. I support and participate in volunteer activities and charitable functions at the
university through attendance and/or financial contribution.
3. My involvement in university activities and programs has made me a better citizen.
4. Through participation in university activities, I have a better understanding of local,
state, and national events.
5. I have gained a commitment to the university through my involvement.
6. Through participation in university activities, I have gained a sense of belonging
and feel that I am an important part of the university community.
Diversity Awareness and Acknowledgement skills
1. I am knowledgeable about the religious, cultural, linguistic, ability and
socioeconomic backgrounds of people in my community.
2. In my position, I model respect for, and inclusion of, people who differ in religion,
race, language, abilities and socioeconomic class.
3. I know where to find resources for my needs.
4. In programming and advertising, I invite and accommodate ALL attendees and
provide sufficient accessibility.
5. I actively seek out people from diverse populations to work with me on committees.
6. I recognize and constructively address value conflicts based on race, religion,
ability, or socioeconomic class.
Knowledge Gained
1. I value non-classroom activities as being education opportunities.
2. I have gained knowledge from my non-classroom activities that modifies my
behaviors, thoughts, and/or beliefs.
3. I am committed to the value of life-long learning.
4. I have been exposed to a topic area that I had not experienced before.
5. I have gained an appreciation for how the topic learned impacts individuals,
campus and communities.
6. I use the skills acquired in extracurricular activities to enhance my academic
performance.