Self-Assessment Questions:
Written Communication:
- Do people respond quickly to your emails?
- Are your messages clear on first reading?
- Do you get the outcomes you request?
- Is your writing tone appropriate for your audience?
- Do you structure information logically?
Verbal Communication:
- Do people interrupt you or seem distracted?
- Can you explain complex ideas simply?
- Do you speak with confidence and authority?
- Are you comfortable with silence and pauses?
- Do you adapt your style to different audiences?
Presentation Skills:
- Do you feel confident speaking to groups?
- Can you handle questions and pushback effectively?
- Do your presentations drive action and decisions?
- Are you comfortable with technology and visual aids?
- Do you engage your audience throughout?
Interpersonal Skills:
- Do you build rapport quickly with new people?
- Can you navigate difficult conversations successfully?
- Do people seek your input on important decisions?
- Are you comfortable giving and receiving feedback?
- Do you influence others without formal authority?