Benchmarks For Managers CCL
Benchmarks For Managers CCL
Pat Sample
30 June 2015
1 Boss
1 Superior
4 Peers
3 Direct Reports
1 Others
10 All Raters
Private Sector
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Section 1: Leadership Competencies - Overview Charts 4
Importance for Success and Average Scores 4
Norm Group Comparisons: Self and All Raters 5
Norm Group Comparisons: By Rater Group 6
Introduction
CCL developed Benchmarks for Managers from the results of research based on how successful managers learn,
grow, and change, not from what they do or what qualities they should possess to do their jobs. Benchmarks for
Managers differs from other instruments by focusing on what successful executives learned from the experiences that
mattered the most in their careers.
“Key Events” Research
These seminal studies, first reported in 1988, examined how executives grow and develop over the course of their
careers. The individuals who participated in the original studies described key experiences in their careers and
identified the critical leadership lessons they learned from these experiences. These lessons are represented in the
sixteen competencies assessed in Section 1 of Benchmarks for Managers. This research was replicated through the
1990s, based on larger, more global and more diverse sample groups, leading to revised survey content. Most
recently a 2009 research project conducted by CCL examined the Benchmarks for Managers content across different
languages and cultures. Items that lacked equivalent psychometric properties were either discarded or rewritten to
eliminate cultural biases.
Executive Derailment Research
Beginning in the mid-1980s, these studies compared the careers of successful executives with executives whose
careers had derailed in order to determine what specific behaviors cause executives to come off track. Further
studies conducted in the late 1990s using larger and more diverse sample groups led to revised derailment factors.
These five derailment factors provide the foundation for Section 2, Problems That Can Stall a Career.
Do you and your boss agree on which competencies are most important for success?
What competencies were rated highest and lowest by others?
Were there any differences between Self and All Raters scores? Pay particular attention to areas in
which you rated yourself high and your observers rated you low.
Where are the scores from the various rater groups similar and where do they diverge? What might
be the reasons for this?
The left column of this chart lists the competencies. The center gray column shows the Importance ratings. You and your raters
were asked to choose 8 competencies Most Important for Success in your organization. The right column of the chart provides the
average scores from All Raters and Self for each of the competencies. All Raters includes Boss, but not Self.
You and your raters used the following response scale to indicate the extent to which you display specific behaviors:
Key: [ ] 6 highest rated competencies by All Raters _ 6 lowest rated competencies by All Raters
1. Strategic perspective p
5. Leading employees p
8. Building collaborative relationships p
13. Composure p
Balance between personal and work
14.
life p
15. Self-awareness p
This chart displays your Self and All Rater scores relative to the scores of other people who have used Benchmarks
for Managers. On this chart you can see if your scores are low, mid-range, or high compared to the normative
database CCL maintains for Benchmarks for Managers.
Self Superior
Boss Direct Reports
Peers
Competency Low Mid-Range High
Leading the Organization
1. Strategic perspective
2. Being a quick study
3. Decisiveness
4. Change management
5. Leading employees
6. Confronting problem employees
7. Participative management
Leading Others
8. Building collaborative relationships
9. Compassion and sensitivity
10. Putting people at ease
11. Respect for differences
12. Taking initiative
Leading Yourself
13. Composure
Balance between personal and work
14.
life
15. Self-awareness
16. Career management
This chart provides more detailed information by breaking the All Rater scores into the component rater groups: Boss,
Superiors, Peers and Direct Reports. Self scores are also plotted on this chart.
The comprehensive data section shows each of the competencies in more detail and includes:
Section 1: Leadership Competencies - Comprehensive Data
The Scores column shows your actual, or raw, competency score. You and your raters used the following response
scale to indicate the extent to which you display specific behaviors:
1 = To a very little extent
2 = To a little extent
3 = To some extent
4 = To a great extent
5 = To a very great extent
DK = Don't Know/Not Applicable
Your norm group comparisons by rater group are reprinted in this chart. Your scores by rater group are plotted
relative to scores of individuals in your norm or reference group.
Item-level Feedback
This part of your feedback report shows the greatest level of detail and indicates how your raters responded to the
individual items (questions) in the survey. The questions were listed in random order in the survey and are organized
by competency in this report.
In order to receive an item-level score, the following number of raters must respond:
Boss - at least 1
Superior - at least 1
Peers - at least 3, to ensure anonymity
Direct Reports - at least 3, to ensure anonymity
Others - at least 1
All Raters - at least 4, to ensure anonymity
Peers and Direct Reports are protected rater groups. If your report contains feedback from exactly two Peers and two
Direct Reports, a combined score will be reported and labeled "Peers/Direct Reports".
Highest and Lowest Rated Items
The 5 highest rated items (including tied scores) for each rater group are bracketed and shaded in green. The 5
lowest rated items (including tied scores) are underlined and shaded in red.
Rater Disagreement
An asterisk (*) by an item indicates a gap of three points or more in your ratings from at least two individuals in that
rater group on that item.
How do your responses compare to those of your raters?
How do the scores from the various rater groups compare to each other?
Are there areas where you consistently rate yourself lower or higher than others rate you?
How do your scores compare to those of the norm group?
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Self 1 3.63
All Raters 8 4.00 p
Boss 1 3.25
Superior 4.63
Peers 3.74
Direct Reports 4.08
Others 4.88
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Does his/her homework before making a proposal 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 [4.67] [5.00]
1.
to top management.
Works effectively with higher management (e.g.,
2. presents to them, persuades them, and stands up 3.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.67 [5.00]
to them if necessary).
Links his/her responsibilities with the mission of 5.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 [4.67] [5.00]
3.
the whole organization.
Once the more glaring problems in an
assignment are solved, can see the underlying 3.00 2.00 [5.00] 4.33 [5.00]
4. --
problems and patterns that were obscured
before.
Understands higher management values, how
5. higher management operates, and how they see 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
things.
Analyzes a complex situation carefully, then
6. reduces it to its simplest terms in searching for a 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.25 4.33 [5.00]
solution.
Learns from the mistakes of higher management 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.67 [5.00]
7. --
(i.e., does not repeat them him/herself).
Has solid working relationships with higher 2.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.00 3.33 4.00
8.
management.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
2. Being a quick study - Quickly masters new technical and business knowledge.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 2.67
All Raters 4 3.65 p
Boss 1 3.00
Superior 4.00
Peers 3.50
Direct Reports 3.44
Others 5.00
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Quickly masters new technical knowledge 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.33 [5.00]
9.
necessary to do the job.
Quickly masters new vocabulary and operating
10. rules needed to understand how the business 2.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.67 [5.00]
works.
11. Learns a new skill quickly. 2.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.33 [5.00]
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 1 4.00
All Raters 6 3.96 p
Boss 1 3.00
Superior 4.33
Peers 3.89
Direct Reports 3.89
Others 5.00
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
12. Does not hesitate when making decisions. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.50 3.67 [5.00]
Does not become paralyzed or overwhelmed 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.33 4.00 [5.00]
13.
when facing action.
14. Is action-oriented. 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 4.00 [5.00]
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 3.78
All Raters 7 3.94 p
Boss 1 3.44
Superior 4.89
Peers 3.35
Direct Reports 3.85
Others 4.89
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
15. Leads change by example. 3.00 3.00 [5.00] 2.67 3.67 [5.00]
16. Accepts change as positive. 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.25 3.67 4.00
17. Adapts plans as necessary. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
Takes into account peoples' concerns during 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.50 4.00 [5.00]
18.
change.
Effectively involves key people in the design and 5.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.67 4.33 [5.00]
19.
implementation of change.
20. Adjusts management style to changing situations. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] -- 3.67 [5.00]
Effectively manages others' resistance to 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.67 3.67 [5.00]
21.
organizational change.
Adapts to the changing external pressures facing 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.00 3.67 [5.00]
22.
the organization.
Is straightforward with individuals about 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.50 4.00 [5.00]
23.
consequences of an expected action or decision.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 1 3.23
All Raters 8 3.94 p
Boss 1 3.15
Superior 4.54
Peers 3.72
Direct Reports 3.90
Others 4.69
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Is willing to delegate important tasks, not just 5.00 3.00 [5.00] [4.67] 4.00 [5.00]
24.
things he/she doesn't want to do.
Provides prompt feedback, both positive and 2.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.67 3.67 4.00
25.
negative.
Pushes decision making to the lowest appropriate
26. level and develops employees' confidence in their 2.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.33 3.67 [5.00]
ability to make those decisions.
27. Acts fairly and does not play favorites. 5.00 3.00 4.00 -- 4.00 [5.00]
Uses his/her knowledge base to broaden the
28. range of problem-solving options for direct reports 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.33 4.33 [5.00]
to take.
In implementing a change, explains, answers 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.33 [5.00]
29.
questions, and patiently listens to concerns.
Interacts with staff in a way that results in the staff 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.33 [4.67] 4.00
30.
feeling motivated.
Actively promotes his/her direct reports to senior 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.67 4.00 [5.00]
31.
management.
Develops employees by providing challenge and 2.00 2.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.67 [5.00]
32.
opportunity.
Sets a challenging climate to encourage 2.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.67 4.00
33.
individual growth.
34. Rewards hard work and dedication to excellence. 3.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.67 3.33 [5.00]
35. Surrounds him/herself with the best people. 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.67 [5.00]
Finds and attracts highly talented and productive 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.67 4.00
36.
people.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
6. Confronting problem employees - Acts decisively and with fairness when dealing with
problem employees.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 3.67
All Raters 3 3.63 p
Boss 1 2.50
Superior 4.67
Peers 3.25
Direct Reports 3.63
Others 4.50
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
37. Can deal effectively with resistant employees. 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.50 4.00 4.00
Acts decisively when faced with a tough decision
38. such as laying off workers, even though it hurts 4.00 2.00 4.00 3.33* 4.00 [5.00]
him/her personally.
Moves quickly in confronting a problem 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.00 3.33 [5.00]
39.
employee.
Is able to fire or deal firmly with loyal but 4.00 2.00 [5.00] 3.67 4.00
40. --
incompetent people without procrastinating.
Correctly identifies potential performance 4.00 2.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.00 [5.00]
41.
problems early.
Appropriately documents employee performance 3.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.50 4.00 4.00
42.
problems.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 1 4.00
All Raters 5 4.08 p
Boss 3.67
Superior 4.89
Peers 3.67
Direct Reports 3.96
Others 4.89
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Uses effective listening skills to gain clarification 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
43.
from others.
44. Is open to the input of others. 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.67 4.00 [5.00]
45. Encourages direct reports to share. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.50 4.00 [5.00]
Involves others in the beginning stages of an 5.00 4.00 4.00 3.33 4.33 [5.00]
46.
initiative.
Gains commitment of others before implementing 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.67 3.67 4.00
47.
changes.
Listens to individuals at all levels in the 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.75 4.00 [5.00]
48.
organization.
Keeps individuals informed of future changes that 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
49.
may impact them.
Listens to employees both when things are going 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
50.
well and when they are not.
51. Involves others before developing plan of action. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.67 [5.00]
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 1 3.71
All Raters 7 3.97 p
Boss 3.14
Superior 4.86
Peers 3.86
Direct Reports 3.90
Others 4.57
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Gets things done without creating unnecessary 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.67 [5.00]
52.
adversarial relationships.
Uses good timing and common sense in
53. negotiating; makes his/her points when the time 3.00 3.00 [5.00] -- 4.33 4.00
is ripe and does it diplomatically.
When working with a group over whom he/she
54. has no control, gets things done by finding 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.67 4.00
common ground.
When working with peers from other functions or 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 4.00
55.
units, gains their cooperation and support.
Tries to understand what other people think 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
56.
before making judgments about them.
Quickly gains trust and respect from his/her 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.75 3.67 [5.00]
57.
customers.
Can settle problems with external groups without 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.50 4.00 [5.00]
58.
alienating them.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
9. Compassion and sensitivity - Shows genuine interest in others and sensitivity to employees'
needs.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 3.17
All Raters 4 4.06 p
Boss 4.00
Superior 5.00
Peers 3.92
Direct Reports 3.61
Others 4.83
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
59. Is sensitive to signs of overwork in others. 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.00 [5.00]
Is willing to help an employee with personal 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.67 4.00
60.
problems.
Is calm and patient when other people have to 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
61.
miss work due to sick days.
62. Allows new people in a job sufficient time to learn. 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
63. Helps people learn from their mistakes. 3.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.50 3.67 [5.00]
Conveys compassion toward them when other 4.00 [5.00] [5.00] 4.33 3.33 [5.00]
64.
people disclose a personal loss.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
10. Putting people at ease - Displays warmth and a good sense of humor.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 4.00
All Raters 5 4.60 p
Boss 4.00
Superior 5.00
Peers 4.58
Direct Reports 4.56
Others 5.00
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
65. Has a pleasant disposition. 5.00 4.00 [5.00] [4.75] [4.67] [5.00]
66. Has a good sense of humor. 3.00 4.00 [5.00] [4.75] [4.67] [5.00]
67. Has personal warmth. 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.25 4.33 [5.00]
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
11. Respect for differences - Values people of different backgrounds, cultures, or demographics.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 4.50
All Raters 2 4.73 p
Boss 1 5.00
Superior 5.00
Peers 4.63
Direct Reports 4.58
Others 5.00
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Understands and respects cultural, religious, 5.00 [5.00] [5.00] [4.75] [4.67] [5.00]
68.
gender, and racial differences.
69. Treats people of all backgrounds fairly. 5.00 [5.00] [5.00] [4.75] 4.00 [5.00]
70. Values working with a diverse group of people. 4.00 [5.00] [5.00] 4.33 [4.67] [5.00]
Is comfortable managing people from different 4.00 [5.00] [5.00] 4.50 [5.00] [5.00]
71.
racial or cultural backgrounds.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 1 3.80
All Raters 4 3.90 p
Boss 3.00
Superior 4.00
Peers 3.64
Direct Reports 4.20
Others 4.80
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Is prepared to seize opportunities when they 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.00
72.
arise.
Would respond to a boss who provided autonomy 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.67 4.33 [5.00]
73.
by working hard to develop his/her skills.
74. Takes charge when trouble comes. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.33 [5.00]
75. Is creative or innovative. 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 4.00 [5.00]
Can effectively lead an operation from its 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.33 [5.00]
76.
inception through completion.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Self 1 4.00
All Raters 6 3.95 p
Boss 3.75
Superior 4.50
Peers 3.69
Direct Reports 3.92
Others 4.75
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Does not become hostile or moody when things 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.00 4.00 4.00
77.
are not going his/her way.
Does not blame others or situations for his/her 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.25 4.00 [5.00]
78.
mistakes.
Contributes more to solving organizational 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.33 3.67 [5.00]
79.
problems than to complaining about them.
80. Remains calm when crises occur. 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.67 4.00 [5.00]
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
14. Balance between personal and work life - Balances work priorities with personal life.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 4.67
All Raters 5 4.48 p
Boss 1 4.00
Superior 5.00
Peers 4.38
Direct Reports 4.44
Others 5.00
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Acts as if there is more to life than just having a 5.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.25 [4.67] [5.00]
81.
career.
82. Has activities and interests outside of career. 4.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.33 [4.67] [5.00]
Does not take career so seriously that his/her 5.00 4.00 [5.00] 4.50 4.00 [5.00]
83.
personal life suffers.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
15. Self-awareness - Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to
improve.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 1 3.50
All Raters 3 4.03 p
Boss 3.00
Superior 5.00
Peers 4.00
Direct Reports 3.75
Others 5.00
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Admits personal mistakes, learns from them, and 3.00 2.00 [5.00] 4.00 3.67 [5.00]
84.
moves on to correct the situation.
85. Does an honest self-assessment. 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.50 4.00 [5.00]
Seeks corrective feedback to improve 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.50 3.33 [5.00]
86.
him/herself.
Sorts out his/her strengths and weaknesses fairly 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 4.00 4.00 [5.00]
87.
accurately (i.e., knows him/herself).
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
16. Career management - Uses effective career management tactics, including mentoring,
professional relationships, and feedback channels.
Importance Scores Low Mid-Range High
Self 3.00
All Raters 3 3.90 p
Boss 3.71
Superior 4.71
Peers 3.44
Direct Reports 3.81
Others 4.43
Direct
Self Boss Superior Peers Others
Reports
Understands the value of a good mentoring 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.33 [5.00]
88.
relationship.
Effectively builds and maintains feedback 2.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.67 4.00
89. --
channels.
90. Responds to feedback from direct reports. 3.00 4.00 [5.00] -- 3.67 [5.00]
Actively cultivates a good relationship with 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.67 3.67 4.00
91.
superior.
92. Uses mentoring relationships effectively. 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.67 4.00
Actively seeks opportunities to develop 3.00 4.00 [5.00] 3.00 4.00 4.00
93.
professional relationships with others.
Responds effectively to constructive criticism 4.00 3.00 [5.00] 3.50 3.67 [5.00]
94.
from others.
Key:
[ ] = 5 highest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
_ = 5 lowest rated items (plus ties) for each rater group
* = Gap of at least 3 points between raters from one rater group
Section 2 addresses specific behavioral issues known to increase one's risk for career derailment.
You and your raters used the following response scale to indicate the extent to which you display these behaviors.
Underlined Scores
Scores of 2.5 or greater are shaded in red and underlined. We recommend that you pay attention to these potential
problem areas.
Rater Disagreement
An asterisk (*) by an item indicates a gap of three points or more in your ratings from at least two individuals in that
rater group on that item.
4. Failure to meet business objectives 2.00 1.48 2.17 1.00 2.08 1.17 1.00
5. Too narrow a functional orientation 2.00 1.78 2.80 2.60 2.10 1.00 1.00
How do your responses compare to those of your raters? What patterns do you see?
How are these data related to feedback you received in the Comprehensive Data section?
How are data consistent or inconsistent with feedback from other sources?
Organizations differ in which problems might stall a career. Based on your knowledge of your
organization, what might be a potential problem area?
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99. Is emotionally volatile and unpredictable. 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00
Is reluctant to share decision making with
100. 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.33 1.00
others.
101. Adopts a bullying style under stress. 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00
Orders people around rather than working
102. 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00
to get them on board.
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Self
Industry knowledge, depth of experience in our business. Strong relationships within the company and with
our customers.
Boss
Pat has good interpersonal skills, she seems to get along well with most people.
Superior
No comments were provided
Others
No comments were provided
Self
Learn about all of our product lines, especially since the merger. Focus more on strategic and less on
tactical day to day.
Boss
Doesn't challenge direct reports enough. Sometimes is too nice. Needs to address performance issues in
her group more directly.
Superior
No comments were provided
Doesn't get along with her VP. She needs to figure this out because I believe it is a problem for our group.
It seems to take Pat a long time to make decisions about certain things. For example. I thought we would
never get approval for the N-105-B. It just took forever and it didn't have to. Poor work relationship with
John.
Learn more about what's going on across the whole company. Keep us more informed of what's going on at
your level. Sometimes we have to hear things in the halls.
Work on getting along with our VP. Not the easiest thing in the world to do but she has to figure out a way...
No complaints. She is the best co-worker I have had in this organization. Can't really think of anything to put
here.
Pat has at least two people in her group who are not pulling their weight. As far as I can tell, nothing is being
done about it. Some of us are working very hard and others are not. Something needs to be done.
Balance your good sense of humor with a better awareness of time/place. But keep your sense of humor.
Others
No comments were provided
26. Pushes decision making to the lowest Leading employees 4.11 2.00
appropriate level and develops employees'
confidence in their ability to make those
decisions.
66. Has a good sense of humor. Putting people at ease 4.70 3.00
11. Learns a new skill quickly. Being a quick study 3.63 2.00
8. Has solid working relationships with higher Strategic perspective 3.56 2.00
management.
33. Sets a challenging climate to encourage Leading employees 3.50 2.00
individual growth.
29. In implementing a change, explains, answers Leading employees 4.33 3.00
questions, and patiently listens to concerns.
61. Is calm and patient when other people have to Compassion and sensitivity 4.25 3.00
miss work due to sick days.
62. Allows new people in a job sufficient time to Compassion and sensitivity 4.25 3.00
learn.
88. Understands the value of a good mentoring Career management 4.25 3.00
relationship.
53. Uses good timing and common sense in Building collaborative 4.14 3.00
negotiating; makes his/her points when the time relationships
is ripe and does it diplomatically.
18. Takes into account peoples' concerns during Change management 4.13 3.00
change.
68. Understands and respects cultural, religious, Respect for differences 4.80 5.00
gender, and racial differences.
71. Is comfortable managing people from different Respect for differences 4.80 4.00
racial or cultural backgrounds.
65. Has a pleasant disposition. Putting people at ease 4.70 5.00
66. Has a good sense of humor. Putting people at ease 4.70 3.00
70. Values working with a diverse group of people. Respect for differences 4.67 4.00
69. Treats people of all backgrounds fairly. Respect for differences 4.60 5.00
82. Has activities and interests outside of career. Balance between personal 4.56 4.00
and work life
81. Acts as if there is more to life than just having a Balance between personal 4.50 5.00
career. and work life
67. Has personal warmth. Putting people at ease 4.40 4.00
83. Does not take career so seriously that his/her Balance between personal 4.38 5.00
personal life suffers. and work life
24. Is willing to delegate important tasks, not just Leading employees 4.33 5.00
things he/she doesn't want to do.
37. Can deal effectively with resistant employees. Confronting problem 3.50 3.00
employees
72. Is prepared to seize opportunities when they Taking initiative 3.50 4.00
arise.
8. Has solid working relationships with higher Strategic perspective 3.56 2.00
management.
15. Leads change by example. Change management 3.56 3.00
40. Is able to fire or deal firmly with loyal but Confronting problem 3.57 4.00
incompetent people without procrastinating. employees
9. Quickly masters new technical knowledge Being a quick study 3.63 4.00
necessary to do the job.
11. Learns a new skill quickly. Being a quick study 3.63 2.00
36. Finds and attracts highly talented and Leading employees 3.63 3.00
productive people.
39. Moves quickly in confronting a problem Confronting problem 3.63 4.00
employee. employees
38. Acts decisively when faced with a tough Confronting problem 3.67 4.00
decision such as laying off workers, even employees
though it hurts him/her personally.
79. Contributes more to solving organizational Composure 3.67 4.00
problems than to complaining about them.
10. Quickly masters new vocabulary and operating Being a quick study 3.70 2.00
rules needed to understand how the business
works.
Additional item(s) had All Raters scores that were tied with the score of last item listed.
126. A promotion would cause him or Too narrow a functional 2.22 4.00 3.00
her to go beyond their current orientation
level of competence.
127. Is not ready for more Too narrow a functional 2.11 4.00 2.00
responsibility. orientation
116. Does not use feedback to make Difficulty changing or adapting 2.00 4.00 2.00
necessary changes in his/her
behaviors.
110. Cannot adapt to a new boss Difficulty changing or adapting 1.90 2.00 2.00
with a more participative
management style.
103. Does not resolve conflict among Difficulty building and leading 1.89 2.00 2.00
direct reports. a team