Questionnaire Items Measuring Empowering Others

Empowering employees helps them to feel trusted and motivated to contribute their best. Empowering others to manage their schedules helps them to manage their time more effectively. Empowerment provides growth opportunities for employees and encourages employees to share their ideas, perspectives, and solutions. The main components of empowerment include:

Autonomy Empowering individuals means granting them the freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their work. When employees have autonomy, they feel trusted and motivated to contribute their best.
Freedom of Schedule Allowing flexibility in work hours or remote work arrangements empowers employees to manage their time effectively. This flexibility acknowledges their personal needs and fosters a healthy work-life balance.
Valuing Others Recognizing the value and contributions that others make to the job helps them to feel empowered to do more.
Delegating Work Effective delegation involves assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members. By doing so, you empower them to showcase their skills, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully to the team's goal.
Being Supportive Empowering employees means supporting their ideas and providing them with the means necessary to carry out their tasks as they see fit.
Accountability Empowering employees also means giving them more responsibilities and holding them accountable for results.
Getting Input from Others Listening to the ideas and suggestions of others and enabling others to participate in decision making helps them feel more empowered in their job.
Providing Opportunities Empowerment includes providing growth opportunities. Encourage employees to share their ideas, perspectives, and solutions. Create an environment where they can learn, develop, and take on new challenges.
Understanding Skill Level Recognize and leverage individual strengths. Empowerment involves tailoring responsibilities to match employees' skill levels, allowing them to excel and grow.

When employees feel empowered, they take ownership of their work. This sense of responsibility drives productivity and efficiency. Empowered employees are more likely to think creatively and propose innovative solutions. They feel confident to share ideas and contribute to organizational growth. Empowerment leads to job satisfaction. Satisfied employees are motivated, engaged, and committed to achieving organizational goals. Organizations that empower their workforce retain top talent. Empowered employees are less likely to leave, and their positive experiences attract new talent. Empowered individuals make informed decisions. Decentralized decision-making speeds up processes and improves agility. Empowerment fosters a positive work environment. Trust, collaboration, and open communication thrive, enhancing overall culture.

People Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Trustworthy
Responsible
Client Focus
Customer Focus
Empowering Others
Developing Others
Co-worker Development
Coaching
Partnering/Networking
Conflict Management
Negotiation
Teamwork
Recognition
Others

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaires Measuring Teamwork:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaire Items

When employees have autonomy, they feel trusted and motivated to contribute their best. Allowing flexibility in work hours or remote work arrangements empowers employees to manage their time effectively. This flexibility acknowledges their personal needs and fosters a healthy work-life balance. Empowerment provides growth opportunities for employees and encourages employees to share their ideas, perspectives, and solutions. This creates an environment where they can learn, develop, and take on new challenges. Empowerment involves tailoring responsibilities to match employees' skill levels, allowing them to excel and grow.

Definition: Empowering individuals means granting them the freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their work. Allowing for flexibility in work hours or remote work arrangements empowers employees to manage their time effectively. Empowerment includes providing growth opportunities and encouraging employees to share their ideas, perspectives, and solutions.

Autonomy

Gives employees the opportunity to make their own decisions at work.
Allows employees to make their own decisions.
Lets employees make their own decisions.
Lets employees complete tasks according to their methods.
Allows employees to take ownership of their work.
Encourages employees to make informed decisions based on their own judgment and reasoning.
Gives employees the authority to act on their own.
Delegates authority to employees and allows them to make their own decisions.
Gives employees autonomy to complete tasks on their own.
Enables team members to make their own decisions on the project.

Freedom of Scheduling

Empowers employees to structure their work hours to maximize their productivity.
Recognizes that employees may need flexibility in their working hours.
Recognizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
Gives employees the freedom to set their own schedule.
Allows for flexibility in the working hours.
Allows employees the opportunity to take time off when needed.
Allows employees to organize their schedule to best accomplish the job.

Values Others

Recognizes the contributions that others make to the department.
Acknowledges and appreciates employees for their proactive decision-making.
Values the opinions of others.
Values the expertise that others bring to the team.
Values the input from others.
Coordinates the knowledge, skills and resources of others to accomplish more in the department.
Recognizes the expertise that employees have in certain areas and allows them the freedom to operate as they see fit.
Views others in the department as valued assets to be trained and employed.
Recognizes and rewards employees who make important decisions and take action when necessary.

Delegates Work

Ensures employees understand what is being assigned to them.
Distributes the workload to subordinates.
Gives new tasks to employees.
Assigns important tasks to subordinates.
Allows employees to participate in the workload of the department.
Allows subordinates to perform mission critical tasks.
Assigns tasks that allow employees to use their critical thinking skills.

Supportive

Provides support and resources needed to accomplish goals.
Supports the decisions of others.
Encourages independent, original thinking and creative problem-solving.
Supports the decisions of others even if those decisions may sometimes lead to mistakes.
Gives employees the resources they need to complete the job.
Encourages employees to think outside the box.
Encourages employees to take the initiative when responding to an issue.
Creates a culture where employees are recognized and rewarded for taking the initiative and making impactful choices.
Recognizes the accomplishments of employees when they complete important assignments.
Removes obstacles to the success of others.

Accountability

Avoids micromanaging their employees.
Encourages employees to solve problems on their own.
Allows individuals to be responsible for their decisions.
Gives responsibility for making important decisions to employees.
Allows employees the freedom to do tasks how they see fit, but holds them accountable for obtaining results.
Allows the team to take responsibility for the project.
Fosters a sense of ownership and accountability for the process/product.
Allows employees to take on more responsibilities.
Encourages employees to take on greater responsibilities.

Input from Others

Willing to share in the decision making process.
Listens to the ideas employees have for solving issues.
Gives employees input into the decision making process.
Includes others in the decision making process.
Considers ideas from employees that may challenge traditional ways of doing the job.
Solicits input from others when making decisions.
Solicits input from others to make informed decisions.

Confidence

Expresses confidence in the abilities of others.
Demonstrates confidence in the abilities of subordinates.
Trusts employees are able to complete assigned tasks.
Is confident in the abilities of employees assigned important tasks.
Trusts employees to complete tasks assigned.
Motivates and encourages employees to be successful in their jobs.
Trusts employees with important responsibilities.
Trusts employees to make the right decisions when given the chance.

Goals

Sets clear goals for others to accomplish.
Set clear goals for assignments.
Encourages others to obtain necessary skills and training.
Establishes goals that allow employees top operate independently in the field.
Sets goals to allow the employee to have more autonomy over their work.
Encourages others to exceed their stated goals.

Opportunities

Gives employees important tasks to expand their career options.
Gives employees opportunities to demonstrate their skills.
Creates opportunities for employees to exercise their independence.
Enables employees to take on more challenging roles.
Allows the employees to have flexible work schedules.
Creates a culture where employees are given the opportunity to take the initiative and make impactful decisions.
Provides opportunities for employee development and growth.

Skill Level

Is aware of the skill levels of employees and assigns tasks that are at the appropriate skill level.
Assigns tasks that are within the skill levels of employees.
Permits employees to take training to become more independent.
Encourages employees to expand their skills in order to take on greater responsibilities.
Helps employees advance their skills so that they can have more autonomy.
Allows employees to take training to increase their skill levels so that they can be more independent.

Self-Assessment Items

Autonomy

You let employees complete tasks according to their methods.
You give employees the opportunity to make their own decisions at work.
You let employees make their own decisions.
You allow employees to make their own decisions.
You enable team members to make their own decisions on the project.
I delegate authority to employees and allow them to make their own decisions.
I give employees the authority to act on their own.
I allow employees to take ownership of their work.
You give employees autonomy to complete tasks on their own.
I encourage employees to make informed decisions based on their own judgment and reasoning.

Freedom of Scheduling

I allow for flexibility in the working hours.
You give employees the freedom to set their own schedule.
I allow employees to organize their schedule to best accomplish the job.
You recognize that employees may need flexibility in their working hours.
I recognize the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
I empower employees to structure their work hours to maximize their productivity.
I allow employees the opportunity to take time off when needed.

Values Others

I view others in the department as valued assets to be trained and employed.
I value the opinions of others.
I value the expertise that others bring to the team.
I recognize the expertise that employees have in certain areas and allow them the freedom to operate as they see fit.
I acknowledge and appreciate employees for their proactive decision-making.
I value the input from others.
You recognize the contributions that others make to the department.
I coordinate the knowledge, skills and resources of others to accomplish more in the department.
I recognize and reward employees who make important decisions and take action when necessary.

Delegates Work

You distribute the workload to subordinates.
You ensure employees understand what is being assigned to them.
I assign important tasks to subordinates.
I allow employees to participate in the workload of the department.
I assign tasks that allow employees to use their critical thinking skills.
I allow subordinates to perform mission critical tasks.
I give new tasks to employees.

Supportive

You provide support and resources needed to accomplish goals.
You support the decisions of others.
I create a culture where employees are recognized and rewarded for taking the initiative and making impactful choices.
You recognize the accomplishments of employees when they complete important assignments.
I encourage employees to think outside the box.
I give employees the resources they need to complete the job.
I support the decisions of others even if those decisions may sometimes lead to mistakes.
I encourage independent, original thinking and creative problem-solving.
I encourage employees to take the initiative when responding to an issue.
You remove obstacles to the success of others.

Accountability

You avoid micromanaging your employees.
You encourage employees to solve problems on your own.
You give responsibility for making important decisions to employees.
You allow individuals to be responsible for their decisions.
I foster a sense of ownership and accountability for the process/product.
I allow the team to take responsibility for the project.
I encourage employees to take on greater responsibilities.
I allow employees the freedom to do tasks how they see fit, but hold them accountable for obtaining results.
I allow employees to take on more responsibilities.

Input from Others

You listen to the ideas employees have for solving issues.
You are willing to share in the decision making process.
I include others in the decision making process.
You give employees input into the decision making process.
I consider ideas from employees that may challenge traditional ways of doing the job.
You solicit input from others to make informed decisions.
You solicit input from others when making decisions.

Confidence

You trust employees to complete tasks assigned.
You express confidence in the abilities of others.
You are confident in the abilities of employees assigned important tasks.
You trust employees are able to complete assigned tasks.
You demonstrate confidence in the abilities of subordinates.
I entrust employees with important responsibilities.
I motivate and encourage employees to be successful in their jobs.
You trust employees to make the right decisions when given the chance.

Goals

You encourage others to obtain necessary skills and training.
You set clear goals for assignments.
You set clear goals for others to accomplish.
I establish goals that allow employees top operate independently in the field.
I set goals to allow the employees to have more autonomy over their work.
You encourage others to exceed your stated goals.

Opportunities

I give employees important tasks to expand their career options.
You allow employees to have flexible work schedules.
You create opportunities for employees to exercise their independence.
I enable employees to take on more challenging roles.
I create a culture where employees are given the opportunity to take the initiative and make impactful decisions.
I give employees opportunities to demonstrate their skills.
You provide opportunities for employee development and growth.

Skill Level

You are aware of the skill levels of employees and assign tasks that are at the appropriate skill level.
You assign tasks that are within the skill levels of employees.
I encourage employees to expand their skills in order to take on greater responsibilities.
You permit employees to take training to become more independent.
I help employees advance their skills so that they can have more autonomy.
I allow employees to take training to increase their skill levels so that they can be more independent.

Job Interview Questions

Autonomy

Do you allow employees to make their own decisions?
Do you give employees the opportunity to make their own decisions at work?
Give examples of how you let employees make their own decisions?
How would you give employees autonomy to complete tasks on their own?
How do you allow employees to take ownership of their work?
How would you give employees the authority to act on their own?
Have you let employees complete tasks according to their methods? Describe.
Describe how you encourage employees to make informed decisions based on their own judgment and reasoning.

Freedom of Scheduling

Do you allow employees to organize their schedule to best accomplish the job?
When do you recognize that employees may need flexibility in their working hours?
Describe how you allow for flexibility in the working hours.
Do you recognize the importance of a healthy work/life balance?
Give examples of how employees the freedom to set their own schedule.
Do you allow employees the opportunity to take time off when needed?
Describe how you would empower employees to structure their work hours to maximize their productivity.

Values Others

Do you value input from others? Elaborate.
How do you coordinate the knowledge, skills and resources of others to accomplish more in the department?
Describe how you recognize the expertise that employees have in certain areas and allows them the freedom to operate as they see fit.
Give an example of how you view others in the department as valued assets to be trained and employed?
Explain how you value the opinions of others?
Did you recognize and reward employees who made important decisions and take action when necessary?
How do you acknowledge and appreciate employees for their proactive decision-making?
How would you value the expertise that others bring to the team?

Delegates Work

Describe how you distribute the workload to subordinates?
How do you assign tasks that allow employees to use their critical thinking skills?
Explain how you allow employees to participate in the workload of the department.
Do you assign important tasks to subordinates?
Do you give new tasks to employees?
How do you ensure employees understand what is being assigned to them?
Describe how you allow subordinates to perform mission critical tasks.

Supportive

Explain how you encourage employees to think outside the box.
Do you support the decisions of others?
How would you give employees the resources they need to complete the job?
Do you encourage independent, original thinking and creative problem-solving? Explain.
How would you create a culture where employees are recognized and rewarded for taking the initiative and making impactful choices?
How do you remove obstacles to the success of others?
Do you provide support and resources needed to accomplish goals?
Would you support the decisions of others even if those decisions may sometimes lead to mistakes?
Explain how you would recognize the accomplishments of employees when they complete important assignments.
Describe how you encourages employees to take the initiative when responding to an issue.

Accountability

Describe what steps you would take to allow the team to take responsibility for the project.
Do you give responsibility for making important decisions to employees?
Explain how you encourage employees to solve problems on their own.
Describe how you would allow employees the freedom to do tasks how they see fit, but still hold them accountable for obtaining results.
Give an example of how you allow employees to take on more responsibilities.
Do you allow individuals to be responsible for their decisions?
Do you avoid micromanaging your employees?
Describe how you encourage employees to take on greater responsibilities.

Input from Others

Are you willing to share in the decision making process?
How do you give employees input into the decision making process?
Give examples of how you solicit input from others when making decisions.
Do you considers ideas from employees that may challenge traditional ways of doing the job?
Describe how you would solicit input from others to make informed decisions.
How do you include others in the decision making process?
Do you listen to the ideas employees have for solving issues?

Confidence

Are you confident in the abilities of employees assigned important tasks?
How do you motivate and encourage employees to be successful in their jobs?
Do you trust employees to make the right decisions when given the chance?
Describe how you demonstrate confidence in the abilities of subordinates.
Do you trust that employees are able to complete assigned tasks?
How would you express confidence in the abilities of others?
Give an example of how you trust that employees to complete tasks assigned.

Goals

Should a manager set goals to allow the employee to have more autonomy over their work?
How do you set clear goals for assignments?
Do you establish goals that allow employees top operate independently in the field?
Describe how you set clear goals for others to accomplish.
How do you encourage others to exceed their stated goals?
Describe how you encourage others to obtain necessary skills and training.

Opportunities

Do you create opportunities for employees to exercise their independence?
Describe a time when you gave employees important tasks to expand their career options.
Give examples of how you allowed employees to have flexible work schedules.
How do you enable employees to take on more challenging roles?
When did you give employees the opportunity to demonstrate their skills?
How do you create a culture where employees are given the opportunity to take the initiative and make impactful decisions?

Skill Level

Explain a time when you encouraged employees to expand their skills in order to take on greater responsibilities.
Did you help employees advance their skills so that they can have more autonomy?
Describe how would you assign tasks that are within the skill levels of employees.
Are you aware of the skill levels of employees and assigns tasks that are at the appropriate skill level?
Do you allow employees to take training to increase their skill levels so that they can be more independent?
How often do you permit employees to take training to become more independent?