Pandemic Best Practices Leadership Questionnaire

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1- Had conversations with my staff and other leaders about the impact the pandemic had on our organization’s business and customers?*

2- Had conversations with others about their goals and objectives during the pandemic?*

3- Made a concerted effort to understand the challenges my people were having at work and at home during the pandemic?*

4- Adjusted my leadership style to others, depending upon the style, needs, or skills of the people I was working with?*

5- Encouraged other leaders to work more effectively when training, coaching and managing their staff during the pandemic?*

6- Took the time to do a personal inventory of what I have done well or not so well, when communicating, working cross functionally and leading others during the pandemic?*

7- Noticed when others were feeling stressed about their jobs or personal situations during the pandemic?*

8- Asked employees if there are ways that senior leadership can ensure and promote safety during the pandemic?*

9- Reminded myself to delegate responsibility and authority to others within my organization during the pandemic?*

10- Encouraged others to make suggestions to deal with the challenges of the pandemic and encouraged others to try new approaches?*

11- When hiring others, considered new and different skills that will be required to manage our business currently or in the future due to the pandemic?*

12- Provided ample time for employees to adjust when coming back to the office after or during the pandemic?*

13- Provided employees with choices regarding working in the office and from home?*

14- Assumed positive intent and took the time to listen carefully to others about their situations and feelings regarding the pandemic and coming back to the office or continuing to work from home?*

15- During the pandemic, ensured my people were provided the technology needed to do their jobs and communicate effectively with others such as hardware, software, cloud capability, etc.?*

16- Provided employees with the time and activities to have some fun as well as socialize with others, such as play a game, have a happy hour or just casual conversation before or after meetings?*

17- Followed through on others input, advice and suggestions during the pandemic?*

YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS:

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Step 1: Add all of your scores for each of the questions (#1-1 #17)

Step 2: Add 15 points to your total……………………………………………. + 15 points

Your score is above average

It is likely that you are taking a lot of time to notice and discuss how your staff and colleagues are feeling about the Pandemic and how it is impacting them at work and at home.
You also recognize the need to apply good performance management practices such as: goal setting, providing feedback, training, coaching, and hiring new people.
You probably have the ability to find solutions to problems in situations where emotions are involved by remaining objective and applying good problem-solving skills.
It is likely that you have self-awareness about the stress and pressure you are feeling as a leader during the Pandemic. You probably demonstrate: patience, optimism, flexibility, and resiliency.
Since you are open-minded, you are receptive to feedback and adjust your business and leadership practices to meet the needs of stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, etc.

Your score is average

Frequently, you do a good job of recognizing how others are feeling during the Pandemic. You might want to consider taking more time to articulate your understanding of others’ situations and needs. Communicating your thoughts regularly and in a patient but straightforward way would be helpful.
You are often flexible in adapting your emotions and behaviors to unpredictable and dynamic situations. You are usually optimistic, hopeful, and resilient despite occasional setbacks. You are able to cope with stressful or difficult situations, most of the time.
Usually, you are able to be self-directed by planning, making decisions and following through on tasks. You frequently apply good performance management practices such as: goal setting, providing feedback, training, coaching and hiring new people.
Frequently, you are able to find solutions to problems and issues where emotions are involved and you remain objective in your decision-making. You might benefit from reminding yourself to resist or delay an impulse to be rash in your decision-making.

Your score is below average

It is likely that you have been too busy or stressed to apply the social, teamwork or business and managerial skills needed during the Pandemic.
To be a more effective leader, you should consider taking some time to ask others how they are feeling about the Pandemic and address their challenges.
It would be helpful for you to be a more effective motivator and developer of people. There may be times when you avoid self-expression and keep your ideas to yourself.
You may have difficulty managing your stress which can cause you to be impatient or too assertive.
You might want to consider leading some one on one or group discussions about the challenges people are facing during the Pandemic. Consider discussing HR practices with others such as goal setting, providing feedback, training, coaching and hiring new people.
It could be helpful for you to initiate brainstorming meetings to address the challenges people are facing during the Pandemic.

Pandemic Best Practices Leadership Questionnaire