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

I understand the importance of managing working capital.

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

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

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

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

I understand the key terms used by financial executives.

I am able to recognize “dirty tricks” played by others in the negotiation process and react accordingly.

I can manage project scope changes effectively.

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I am able to effectively facilitate problem solving sessions.

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

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I am able to react to people who attack my position without getting upset or giving in too quickly.

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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 know how to gather functional requirements for projects.

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

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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 am able to hold my ground when in a dispute with someone who has more power.

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

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

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

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I am able to increase productivity through coaching sessions.

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

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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 analyze my company’s financial statements.

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

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

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

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I understand the impact of pricing on sales and profitability.

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

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

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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 use my company’s performance appraisal process effectively.

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

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I create a positive, persuasive first impression with others.

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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 feel I am properly prepared for negotiations with customers and other business partners.