This assessment, crafted by the International Institute on Collaboration (IIonC), serves as a valuable resource for both individuals and organizations striving to cultivate stronger collaborators. Composed of insightful inquiries, this assessment aims to delineate your current proficiencies across the five building blocks of collaboration: transformational leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, self-awareness, and a predisposition towards collaboration.
By gauging one's capacity to access, utilize, and adapt these five building blocks, this assessment sheds light on individual strengths and areas for growth. Its findings can inform the creation of tailored development plans, the establishment of team objectives, or any other endeavor where such data proves beneficial to individual or collective advancement.
Furthermore, beyond engagement within organizational contexts, it is encouraged to delve into the results with mentors, supervisors, or fellow team members for deeper insights and constructive feedback. If undertaken independently, we advise sharing the assessment outcomes with trusted confidants or a cohort of peers affiliated with IIonC. Ultimately, the aim of this assessment is to empower individuals in honing their collaboration skills, urging them to leverage it to their utmost advantage.
Reminder: This is a sample version of the entire assessment.
INSTRUCTIONS
The assessment is structured around five categories, each corresponding to a building block of collaboration. Carefully consider each statement before rating yourself based on the degree to which you believe you possess the attribute or skill. Remember, this is not a test with right or wrong answers. Respond to every statement truthfully, avoiding assessments based on how you wish to see yourself, what you believe you should be doing, or how others perceive you. Instead, strive for realism and honesty in your self-assessment.
Scoring
The assessment provides five choices/point levels:
1 - Ha ha. Absolutely not!
2 - Well, I guess, once in a while.
3 - Yeah, sure. About half the time when I’m thinking about it.
4 - People tell me I do this and I consciously focus on it.
5 - It’s habit. Absolutely!
A note about scoring
We use the term in the in the instructions only as a common term that many people have been conditioned with. The truth is, you have an A. You are whole. This assessment is only to provide you with data. That data is meant to serve you and your development.
Finishing
At the conclusion of each section, tally your total score for that particular category. Then, proceed to sum up all five scores. The individual section scores will offer insights into the significance of each skill in your development. The total score can be reflected below. Again, this is only a short version of the full assessment. It is not meant to illustrate the full picture.
0 to 20:
21 to 35:
36 to 50:
Extend grace to yourself, pinpoint the building block with the lowest number, and initiate efforts for improvement. Consider this as an opportunity for a reset and a chance to refine and strengthen your collaborative capabilities.
Even if it feels uncomfortable, consider making a plan aligned with your values, outlining why building your collaboration skills is important. This strategic approach can guide you towards further improvement in those specific areas.
Consider exploring opportunities to further strengthen your collaboration muscles so that the components of each building block become habitual. Making these skills a natural part of your approach is the ultimate goal.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
2
1
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
1. When I am empowering a team, I understand that I am giving my collaborators power that, at times, enables them to have as much if not more power than me.
3
4
5
2
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
4
5
2. I understand the necessity of having a balance of power and love in my leadership skills and on the teams I’m leading within.
1
3
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
conflict resolution
3. I address conflict in a collaboration by first identifying humanity and working toward common ground.
1
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
2
3
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
4
5
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
4. I encourage a culture of curiosity, personal growth, and creativity when I work through conflict with others.
1
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
2
3
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
4
5
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
facilitation
5. I deep listen and practice active listening in conversations regularly; even when I’m not facilitating.
1
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
2
3
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
4
5
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
2
6. I have multiple activities and techniques at the ready to assist groups and collaborators to move through conversations and moments where a group may feel stuck.
1
3
4
5
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
awareness of self
7. Previous experiences in my life are a set of tools I use to assist me in new and uncomfortable situations.
1
2
3
4
5
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
8. I’m able to find unique qualities in and lessons to learn from people that I do not like.
1
2
3
4
5
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
friendliness to collaboration
5
9. I learn from my past collaborations and bring lessons into new ones to support and create a greater impact.
1
2
3
4
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
10. Developing my collaboration skills is a high priority.
1
2
3
4
5
Ha ha.
Absolutely not!
Yes. When I am thinking about it.
It’s habit.
Absolutely!
