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Mid-level Manager Skills
Self Assessment Guide

We have compiled a list of 16 skills which are important for mid-level managers and leaders to perform their roles effectively.  These are listed in the table below.

Keep a paper and pen handy!

Now - as you scroll through the list of skills, reflect on your proficiency level for each skill and make a note of it - 

Skill #1 - 2

Skill #2 - 1

Skill #3 - ...

Add it all up! You will get a score somewhere between 16 and 48. 

Scroll down for an interpretation of your score.

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Title
Skills
Basic Proficiency
Intermediate Proficiency
Expert Proficiency
1
Partnership building & management
1
2
3
2
Project management
1
2
3
3
Change management
1
2
3
4
Monitoring & evaluation
1
2
3
5
Managing team performance (motivation, goal setting, feedback)
1
2
3
6
Recruitment & selection
1
2
3
7
Developing people (coaching, training, delegation)
1
2
3
8
Community engagement & support
1
2
3
9
Stakeholder engagement & management
1
2
3
10
Communication
1
2
3
11
Critical thinking
1
2
3
12
Resilience & wellbeing
1
2
3
13
Technology Leverage
1
2
3
14
Intercultural sensitivity & competence
1
2
3
15
Continuous learning
1
2
3
16
Knowledge management & documentation
1
2
3
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YOUR SCORE
and next steps

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16 - 23

The Time is NOW!

You have already taken the first few steps on your learning journey by completing this self reflection! 

Pick 2 - 3 skills you would like to develop  over the next 6 - 12 months.

Share those skills with a buddy who can periodically check with you on the progress you are making.

Scan the Roots Learning platform regularly for avenues to grow those skills!

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24 - 36

Let's ACCELERATE!

You are off to a promising start!

Look at your scores and ask yourself - Which are the skills I need to do even better in my current role? Which skills should I focus on to grow into the next role?

Pick 2 - 3 skills you would like to develop  over the next 6 - 12 months.

Share those skills with a buddy who can periodically check with you on the progress you are making.

Scan the Roots Learning platform regularly for avenues to grow those skills!

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37 - 48

Take the LEAP!

You are perfectly poised for growth!  This could be a new role, mentoring young team members, becoming a subject matter expert...! The possibilities are endless!

Pick 2 - 3 skills you would like to understand more deeply / gain new perspectives in over the next 6 - 12 months.

Share those skills with a buddy who can periodically check with you on the progress you are making.

Scan the Roots Learning platform regularly for avenues to grow those skills!

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