New leaders have two critical tasks the first day on the job: to meet their new boss and new team. Which of the following topics should LEAST likely be discussed with the new boss?
Your assessment of the team's strengths and weaknesses
When a team has fewer than 15 people, what should new leaders do during the first two weeks?
Meet one-on-one with direct reports and group stars
According to the new leader onboarding roadmap, within the first two weeks, leaders should:
meet all team members
During the first two weeks new leaders will want to have one-on-one meetings with their direct reports. Which of the following is a topic that should LEAST likely be discussed in those meetings?
What do team members like to do during their free time?
During the first two weeks on the job, a new leader should schedule one-on-one meetings with peers. Which of the following issues should most likely be discussed with peers?
How issues are raised and decisions made on their boss's team
What is the fastest way to alter the culture and norms of a team?
Change the people in the team
Why should task forces that are formed to work on key changes initiatives be staffed by stairs?
Improves the odds of good recommendations being made
Which of the following is the LEAST likely way to learn from your leadership experience?
Holding regular staff meetings
During the third month, leaders of large teams should have separate second meetings with direct reports that are held off-site. Which of the following is NOT one of the key issues that should be discussed with the direct reports during these meeting?
Identifying personal career goals
Which of the following is NOT an example of behaviors that could be considered a "10 percent stretch"?
Using a motivational practice that has been very stressful in past
What is most likely an outcome of regularly practicing a 10 percent stretch>
Decreasing apprehensions about trying new activities
What is most likely a benefit of keeping a journal?
Documenting ideas for future speeches
Technical competence is especially important for first-line supervisors because they
spend a great amount of time training their followers
Why do followers most likely need to have a high level of technical competence?
Technical expertise plays a key role in supervisors; performance appraisal ratings in subordinates
Which statement is most likely true about followers and superiors having effective working relationships?
Superiors and followers with good relationships tend to experience less conflict
Which of the following would LEAST likely help a subordinate to better understand their superior's world?
Meeting with the superior's boss to evaluate their interaction and relationship
Which of the following would be the best way to establish and maintain good peer relationshoips
Recognize common interests and goals
Which of the following statements about GAPS analysis is most likely true
The perceptions components of a GAPS analysis concerns how your abilities, skills, and behaviors affect others.
Based on the research of Peterson and Hicks, which statement about the development planning process is most likely FALSE?
The second phase in development planning requires conducting a formal GAPS analysis
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven specific steps for creating high-impact development plans?
Scheduling regular meetings with your superior