Assessments
— tests that can reveal personal characteristics
that we may not even be aware of — are an important
tool in coaching and team-building, getting right at the
heart of the matter.
The
first step in assessment is self-awareness. We need to
learn more about what motivates us, what triggers certain
behaviors and how we interact with others. The next step
is to understand the behavior of others to successfully
adapt to the differences among co-workers.
"We
highly recommend gathering feedback from as many people
as possible — including bosses, peers, and subordinates.
Feedback from subordinates and peers is especially helpful
because it most accurately predicts a leader's effectiveness,
two, four, and even seven years out."
