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Manager Readiness Assessment

Explore 30 situations managers face at work in about 13 minutes. See where you are strongest and which two skills to develop next.

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At a glance

Time
30 situations, about 13 minutes.
Your results
See how you scored across six management skills, where you are strongest, and your two development priorities.
Your privacy
Your individual answers stay on your device. We save your stage in each area under a random code for 12 months to prepare your matched guide, then delete that record. Your name and email are not attached.

Manager development

How would you handle these situations?

Consider 30 situations managers face at work. Your results will highlight your strongest areas, two skills to develop, and a first step for each.

Choose what you would most likely do.

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Leadership mindset

Taking responsibility for team results while supporting the people doing the work.

Communication and direction

Helping employees understand priorities and what good work looks like.

Coaching and development

Helping your team learn, solve problems, and grow.

Feedback and accountability

Addressing performance concerns early and fairly, and documenting important conversations.

Delegation

Assigning work to the right people with clear expectations and the authority to carry it out.

Time and priorities

Deciding what matters most and making time to get it done.

ABOUT 13 MINUTES | 30 SITUATIONS

Your individual answers stay on your device. We save your results by area under an anonymous code for 12 months so you can order a matched guide. To request earlier deletion, email support@truestephr.com.

Inside the assessment

A look at three situations

  • Leadership mindset

    You were promoted to lead the team you used to be part of. A close work friend starts missing deadlines. What guides your approach?

    Area 1 of 6
  • Coaching and development

    A capable team member keeps bringing you problems to solve. What do you do over time?

    Area 3 of 6
  • Time and priorities

    Everything on your list feels urgent, and you cannot finish it all today. How do you handle it?

    Area 6 of 6

Explore how you approach workplace decisions and where you can strengthen your skills. This assessment has not been validated for employment selection. Its results are not for hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions.

After the assessment

Choose what to work on next

The matched guide helps you work on your development priorities. You can also discuss your results in a 30-minute Results Debrief.

01 · Take the assessment

See your free result

Find your overall stage, strongest area, and two skills to develop.

02 · Keep your results

Save a copy

Email yourself the full report or download your result card when you finish.

03 · Build your skills

New Manager Field Guide

The $69 New Manager Field Guide includes your stage in all six areas, guidance for your two priorities, practical manager tools, and a 30-day plan matched to your results.

Complete the assessment to get your personalized guide →
04 · Talk it through

Discuss your results

In the $99 Results Debrief, spend 30 minutes with a senior HR practitioner reviewing your results, discussing what stands out, and choosing where to focus next.

Explore the Results Debrief →