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add considerable value to their organization. Are you such a
leader? The following self-assessment will help you answer that
question.

PARTNERING SELFASSESSMENT QUIZ

Instructions: Read each statement below and decide how accu-
rately it describes your efforts at partnership using the follow-
ing scale:

a. Never or rarely engage in this behavior (0 points)
b. Sometimes engage in this behavior (1 point)
c. Regularly engage in this behavior (2 points)
d. Always or almost always engage in this behavior
(3 points)

Place the point value of your answer choice on the blank line at
the beginning of the statement.

1. I give team members authority and
responsibility for making most decisions.
2. I openly share financial and big-picture
information with employees.
3. I actively share information and resources
with other departments.
4. I actively involve employees in hiring
decisions.
5. I regularly reach out to internal and external
customers for feedback.

Total Number of Points