Team Management Index

Please read carefully the following points before answering the questions

While there is no set time limit for completion of the Team Management Index, it will normally take approximately 10-15 minutes. Please note that it is not a test -there are no right or wrong answers. Each individual has different work preferences, so you should answer according to the way you prefer to work, irrespective of your present job, the way you think you ought to work or the way you currently have to work to do your job.

Before you proceed to answer the 60 questions in the Index, please note carefully the following points :

Answer all questions in terms of your work or career, your preferences at home or in your social life may be quite different.

The questions are "scored" by deciding which of the statements you agree with (either statement A or statement B).

2-0 (or 0-2) and 2-1 (or 1-2) are the only possible combinations for each question. Only whole numbers may be used. Do not allocate half numbers. You must make a choice one way or the other, how marginal your decision may be.

For each question tick what corresponds more to your preferences, example question :

I like the beach
2-0
I like the mountains
I much prefer the beach
I like the beach
2-1
I like the mountains
I prefer the beach, but like the mountains
I like the beach
0-2
I like the mountains
I much prefer the mountains
I like the beach
1-2
I like the mountains
I prefer the mountains, but like the beach

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Questions

1

I like to be convinced by the facts.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I like to be convinced by people's view of what is right and wrong.

2

I like to explore many different avenues, even if it means delaying action.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I like to make sure that action is implemented quickly to resolve problems.

3

I emphasise facts in explaining a decision as people respond best to logic and rationality.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I emphasise beliefs in explaining decisions as people work harder for things they believe in.

4

I prefer to work with as much information as possible and will not always be orderly.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I put a lot of emphasis on working in an orderly way so I know where things are.

5

I prefer work on complex problems.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer working on straightforward problems.

6

I find talking things over with others helps me to come to decisions.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer to be left alone to come to decisions.

7

I actively search out theories.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I'm a practical person and I don't spend much time theorising.

8

I probably take longer than others to make decisions because I like to gather as much information as possible.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I am probably quicker to take decisions than others as I like to see actions and results.

9

On balance I am more outgoing and gregarious.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

On balance I am more quiet and reflective.

10

Logical analysis comes first with me.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

People's feelings come first with me.

11

I often change my mind at the last minute.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I attach a high value to planning ahead and dislike changing my mind at the last minute.

12

When making decisions I often rely on a "gut feeling" rather than spending much time analysing the situation.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

When making decisions I usually analyse the situation fully rather than rely on "gut feelings".

13

I prefer more of an organising role to an advisory role.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer more of an advisory role to an organising role.

14

I find it requires a special effort to mix with people I do not know well.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I find it relatively easy to mix with people I do not know well.

15

I prefer possibilities.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer realities.

16

I like work which involves high public visibility such as making presentations at meetings and conferences.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I like work which involves low public visibility where I can do my work in my own way.

17

People may describe me as " down-to-earth " because I prefer the commonsense approach.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

People may describe me as having my " head in the clouds " because I'm often dreaming up new ideas and new ways of changing things.

18

I try to keep my personal feelings to the minimum when business decisions have to be made.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

My personal feelings and beliefs are important influences in my business decions.

19

When organising my work, I usually come to temporary decisions and revise them when necessary.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

When organising my work, I usually come to a decision and stick to it as far as possible.

20

In a group at work I would on average talk less than others.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

In a group at work I would on average talk more than others.

21

I plan work to avoid the unexpected wherever possible.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I often leave things unplanned and respond well to the unexpected.

22

I often come up with new ideas but I don't always know how to make them operationally effective.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I usually know how to make things work but don't always come up with the new ideas.

23

I'm easy to get to know as I like meeting lots of people.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I'm fairly quiet and people don't always know the real me.

24

I prefer well laid rules so that everyone knows what to do and work is completed efficiently.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer fewer rules and procedures so that changes are easier to make when needed.

25

I come up with my best ideas working in groups.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I come up with my best ideas working by myself.

26

I emphasise getting ideas.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I emphasise getting facts.

27

I usually let my heart rule my head.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I usually let my head rule my heart.

28

Attention to detail is the most important part of the work process.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

Attention to creativity is the most important part of the work process.

29

I think I am basically a person of reason.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I feel basically I tend to rely on my own opinions and views.

30

I prefer to work in depth on a few issues at a time.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer to work widely with many issues at a time.

31

I ask "Is it fair ?"
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I ask "Will it work ?"

32

I rarely allow deadlines to be altered.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I often allow deadlines to be altered.

33

I prefer to work on tasks where I can use my existing skills.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer to work on opportunities where I have to develop new skills.

34

When under pressure I put more emphasis on having time for myself to think things through.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

When under pressure I put more emphasis on meeting with others to talk things through.

35

I prefer to take things as they come.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I prefer to work to a clear schedule and system.

36

Solutions become clearer to me when I relate them to my beliefs.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

Solutions become clearer to me when I relate them to the facts.

37

I usually see the whole problem but often miss the details.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I usually do well with the details of a problem but often find it difficult to see the "complete picture".

38

I speak a lot and this helps me to think.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I think a lot before I speak.

39

Under pressure, reason must take precedence over personal principles.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

Under pressure, personal principles must take precedence over reason.

40

I like to experiment with new ways of doing things.
2-0
2-1
0-2
1-2

I like to solve problems in a practical, systematic way.

Which word in each pair describes you best ?

41

Persuade
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Consider

42

Future
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Present

43

Question
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Faith

44

Imagination
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Common sense

45

Orderly
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Flexible

46

Production
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Research

47

Belief
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Reason

48

Concentration
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Variety

49

Pragmatic
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Principles

50

Talkative
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Quiet

51

Unplanned
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Planned

52

Feelings
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Analysis

53

Creative
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Practical

54

Implement
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Support

55

Contemplate
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Participate

56

Understand
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Decide

57

Objective
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Subjective

58

Build
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Design

59

Careful
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

Impulsive

60

Action
2-0 ¦ 0-2
2-1 ¦ 1-2

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