Leadership Test. Test for identifying leadership qualities. Leadership test

Scales: leadership level

Purpose of the test

The presented technique allows assessing a person's ability to be a leader.

Instructions for the test

You are offered 50 statements to which you need to answer "yes" or "no". The average value in the answers is not provided. Don't think too long about the statements. If in doubt, still mark "+" or "-" ("a" or "b") in favor of the alternative answer that you are most inclined to.

Test

1. Are you often the center of attention of others?
1. yes;
2. no.
2. Do you think that many of the people around you are in a higher position than you?
1. yes;
2. no.
3. Being in a meeting of people equal to you in official position, do you feel like not expressing your opinion, even when it is necessary?
1. yes;
2. no.
4. When you were a child, did you enjoy being a leader among your peers?
1. yes;
2. no.
5. Do you feel pleasure when you manage to convince someone of something?
1. yes;
2. no.
6. Do you ever get called an indecisive person?
1. yes;
2. no.
7. Do you agree with the statement: “All the most useful things in the world are the result of the activity of a small number of outstanding people”?
1. yes;
2. no.
8. Do you urgently need an adviser to guide your professional activities?
1. yes;
2. no.
9. Have you ever lost your cool while talking to people?
1. yes;
2. no.
10. Do you enjoy seeing that others are afraid of you?
1. yes;
2. no.
11. Do you try to sit at the table (at a meeting, in a company, etc.) in a place that would allow you to be the center of attention and control the situation?
1. yes;
2. no.
12. Do you think that you make an impressive (impressive) impression on people?
1. yes;
2. no.
13. Do you consider yourself a dreamer?
1. yes;
2. no.
14. Do you get frustrated if people around you disagree with you?
1. yes;
2. no.
15. Have you ever been involved in the organization of labor, sports and other teams and collectives on your personal initiative?
1. yes;
2. no.
16. If what you planned did not give the expected results, then you:
1. you will be glad if the responsibility for this matter is assigned to someone else;
2. take responsibility and see it through to the end.
17. Which of the two opinions do you prefer?
1. a real leader must himself do the work that he leads, and personally participate in it;
2. A real leader should only be able to lead others and not necessarily do the work himself.
18. Who do you prefer to work with?
1. with submissive people;
2. with independent and independent people.
19. Do you try to avoid heated discussions?
1. yes;
2. no.
20. When you were a child, did you often encounter your father's bossiness?
1. yes;
2. no.
21. Are you able to bring to your side those who previously disagreed with you in a discussion on a professional topic?
1. yes;
2. no.
22. Imagine this scene: while walking with friends in the woods, you lost your way. Evening is approaching and a decision must be made. How will you do it?
1. leave the decision to the most competent of you;
2. you just won't do anything, relying on others.
23. There is a proverb: "It is better to be the first in the village than the last in the city." Is she fair?
1. yes;
2. no.
24. Do you consider yourself a person who influences others?
1. yes;
2. no.
25. Can failure to take initiative cause you to never take the initiative again?
1. yes;
2. no.
26. Who, in your opinion, is a true leader?
1. the most competent person;
2. the one with the strongest character.
27. Do you always try to understand and appreciate people?
1. yes;
2. no.
28. Do you respect discipline?
1. yes;
2. no.
29. Which of the following two leaders do you prefer?
1. the one who decides everything himself;
2. one who always consults and listens to the opinions of others.
30. Which of the following leadership styles do you think is best for the type of institution you work for?
1. collegiate;
2. authoritarian.
31. Do you often get the impression that others are abusing you?
1. yes;
2. no.
32. Which of the following portraits more closely resembles you?
1. a person with a loud voice, expressive gestures, will not go into his pocket for a word;
2. a person with a calm, quiet voice, restrained, thoughtful.
33. How will you behave at a meeting and conference if you think your opinion is the only correct one, but the rest do not agree with you?
1. keep quiet;
2. you will defend your opinion.
34. Do you subordinate your own interests and the behavior of others to the work you do?
1. yes;
2. no.
35. Do you feel anxious if you are given responsibility for some important matter?
1. yes;
2. no.
36. What would you prefer?
1. work under the guidance of a good person;
2. work independently, without supervisors.
37. How do you feel about the statement: “In order for family life to be good, it is necessary that one of the spouses makes decisions in the family?
1. agree;
2. disagree.
38. Have you ever bought something based on the opinions of other people, and not on the basis of your own need?
1. yes;
2. no.
39. Do you consider your organizational skills good?
1. yes;
2. no.
40. How do you behave when faced with difficulties?
1. lower your hands;
2. there is a strong desire to overcome them.
41. Do you reproach people for people if they deserve it?
1. yes;
2. no.
42. Do you think that your nervous system is able to withstand life's stresses?
1. yes;
2. no.
43. What would you do if you were asked to reorganize your institution or organization?
1. I will make the necessary changes immediately;
2. I will not rush and first I will carefully consider everything.
44. Will you be able to interrupt a talkative interlocutor if necessary?
1. yes;
2. no.
45. Do you agree with the statement: “In order to be happy, one must live unnoticed”?
1. yes;
2. no.
46. Do you think that every person should do something outstanding?
1. yes;
2. no.
47. What would you like to be?
1. artist, poet, composer, scientist;
2. an outstanding leader, politician.
48. What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
1. mighty and solemn;
2. quiet and lyrical.
49. Do you get excited when you look forward to meeting important and famous people?
1. yes;
2. no.
50. Have you often met people with a stronger will than you?
1. yes;
2. no.

Processing and interpretation of test results

Key to the test

The sum of points for your answers is calculated using the key to the questionnaire.

Key: 1a, 2a, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8b, 9b, 10a, 11a, 12a, 13b, 14b, 15a, 16b, 17a, 18b, 19b, 20a, 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a, 25b, 26a, 27b, 28a, 29b, 30b, 31a, 32a, 33b, 34a, 35b, 36b, 37a, 38b, 39a, 40b, 41a, 42a, 43a, 44a, 45b, 46a, 47b, 48a, 49b, 50b.

For each answer that matches the key, the subject receives one point, otherwise - 0 points.

Interpretation of test results

less than 25, then the qualities of a leader are weakly expressed.
. If the score is within from 26 to 35, then the leader's qualities are moderately expressed.
. If the score was from 36 to 40, then leadership qualities are strongly expressed.
. If the score over 40, then this person, as a leader, is inclined to dictate.

A person's ability to be a leader largely depends on the development of organizational and communicative qualities. What personality traits should a true leader have? Such signs, as noted by E. Zharikov and E. Krushelnitsky, can be the following manifestations:

Strong-willed, able to overcome obstacles on the way to the goal.
. Persistent, able to take reasonable risks.
. Patient, ready to do monotonous, uninteresting work for a long time and well.
. Initiative and prefers to work without petty guardianship. Independent.
. Mentally stable and does not allow himself to be carried away by unrealistic proposals.
. It adapts well to new conditions and requirements.
. Self-critical, soberly evaluates not only his successes, but also failures.
. Demanding to himself and others, knows how to ask for a report for the work assigned.
. Critical, able to see weaknesses in tempting offers.
. Reliable, keeps his word, you can rely on him.
. It is hardy, can work even in the conditions of overloads.
. Receptive to the new, inclined to solve non-traditional problems with original methods.
. Stress-resistant, does not lose self-control and efficiency in extreme situations.
. Optimistic, treats difficulties as inevitable and surmountable obstacles.
. Resolute, able to make decisions independently and in a timely manner, in critical situations to take responsibility.
. Able to change the style of behavior depending on the conditions, and may require and cheer.

Sources

Diagnostics of leadership abilities (E.Zharikov, E.Krushelnitsky) / Fetiskin N.P., Kozlov V.V., Manuilov G.M. Socio-psychological diagnostics of personality development and small groups. - M. 2002. C.316-320

You will need

Tests to identify the leadership qualities of students, bright gift pictures - 3 per person, additional pictures from the researcher (at least 5), a matrix diagram with a list of the entire class to record the results of the choice.

Instruction

Already in the lower grades, the teacher can conduct a sociometric study based on the organization of games with children. The day before this event, the teacher suggests bringing each student 3. On the day of the game, he tells the children that today they will play the Secret game, i.e. secretly give each other gifts. All the children come out, and the teacher occupies them with some kind of activity: playing outdoor games, reading, etc. The children take turns entering and under the supervision of the researcher of the picture in the diary with three of their own. The researcher fixes the choice in his matrix-scheme. After the end of the game, the researcher counts the number of choices (gifts) for each member of the team. If one of the children does not have a picture as a gift, the researcher gives him one picture so that it would not be offensive. The true picture of the hierarchy of social status is reflected in his scheme. Children who received the maximum number of gifts (5-6) are leaders. But so far y's leadership has only an emotional character: like it or not.

Before offering this simple test to a person, decide on the “test material”. What book should be given to a candidate in ? It doesn't matter, it's just a test. The task is to test a person for his readiness and show reasonable initiative. Nine out of ten people you ask if they are ready to become a leader will answer yes. But people can say whatever they want. It is required to test their desire on a simple matter.

If you haven't found a suitable book, use an article from a popular magazine, say, Around the World. The main thing is that a person demonstrates a willingness to make an effort. Such a test can be very useful in selecting a team to build your business and distributing functions within it.

Test and game tasks to identify leaders, certain value orientations

Social Interest Test

On pieces of paper it is necessary to depict triangles (one per sheet). The vertices of the triangles are circles denoting other people (for example, "P" - parents, "P" - teacher, "D" - friends, etc.). The children should place the circle labeled "I" in relation to each of the triangles. If the circle is placed inside the triangle, then the child perceives himself as part of this group (“P”, “P”, “D”, etc.), if outside, then separately (see Fig.).

The child needs to draw two circles anywhere on the sheet: “I” and a loved one (mom, dad, grandmother, grandfather, friend, etc.).

The closer the circles are to each other, the more the child identifies (correlates) himself with another person (Fig.).

Test "Who are you?"

(identification of personal qualities)

The child is invited to choose the figure that he likes best (Fig.).

Square- industriousness, diligence, the need to bring the work begun to the end, perseverance, which allows you to achieve the completion of the work - this is what true Squares are famous for. Endurance, patience and methodicalness usually make the Square a highly qualified specialist in his field. A square loves a routine once and for all: everything should be in its place and happen in its time. The ideal of the Square is a planned predictable life, he does not like "surprises" and changes in the usual course of events.

Rectangle- symbolizes people who are not satisfied with the way of life that they lead now, and therefore are busy looking for a more suitable position. Therefore, the best qualities of the Rectangle are curiosity, inquisitiveness, a keen interest in everything that happens and courage. Rectangles are open to new ideas, values, ways of thinking and living, and easily assimilate everything new.

Triangle symbolizes leadership. The most characteristic feature of the true triangle is the ability to concentrate on the main goal. Triangles are energetic, unstoppable, strong personalities who set clear goals and usually achieve them! They are ambitious and pragmatic. A strong need to be right and to control the state of affairs makes the Triangle a person who is constantly competing, competing with others.

A circle- the most benevolent of the five figures. He has a high sensitivity, developed empathy (the ability to empathize, sympathize, emotionally respond to the experiences of another person). The circle feels someone else's joy and feels someone else's pain as his own. He is happy when everyone gets along with each other. Therefore, when the Circle has a conflict with someone, it is most likely that the Circle will give in first. He seeks to find common ground even in opposing points of view.

Zigzag- a figure symbolizing creativity. Combining completely different, dissimilar ideas and creating something new, original on this basis - that's what Zigzags like. They are never content with the way things are done now or have been done in the past. Zigzag is the most enthusiastic of all five patterns. When he has a new and interesting idea, he is ready to tell it to the whole world! Zigzags are tireless preachers of their ideas and are able to captivate many.

Test "Non-existent animal"

(assessment of personal qualities)

Material: sheet of paper (white) A4; elastic; a simple soft pencil (you can’t draw with a pen and felt-tip pen).

You need to invent and draw a non-existent animal, call it a non-existent name.

The position of the picture on the sheet. Normally, the drawing is located along the midline of a standard vertical sheet. The position of the drawing closer to the top edge of the sheet is interpreted as high self-esteem, dissatisfaction with one's own position in society and lack of recognition from others, a tendency to self-affirmation, a claim to recognition.

The position of the picture in the lower part indicates self-doubt, low self-esteem, depression, indecision, lack of attempts to assert themselves.

The central semantic part of the figure (head or parts replacing it)

The head turned to the right means that the person is actively moving towards the realization of his plans and inclinations.

The head turned to the left characterizes a person prone to reflection, it can often mean indecision, fear, fear of active action.

The head directed at the painter is interpreted as egocentrism.

The increased size of the head (in relation to the figure as a whole) means protection or aggression (determined in combination with other signs of aggression - nails, bristles, needles). The nature of this aggression is spontaneous or defensive-response.

Eyes mean fear.

Eyelashes - a great interest in the admiration of others (external beauty and manner of dressing).

Ears - for a person, the opinion of others about himself is very important.

"Mouth". A parted mouth in combination with the tongue - talkativeness, in combination with lip painting - sensuality. Sometimes both together. An open mouth without painting lips and tongue, especially a blackened one, is interpreted as a slight susceptibility to fears and fears, distrust. A mouth with teeth is verbal aggression, in most cases defensive: the child snaps, is rude in response to condemnation or censure. For children and adolescents, a rounded mouth means fearfulness and anxiety.

Feathers - a tendency to self-decoration or self-justification and demonstrative behavior.

Mane, hair, a semblance of a hairstyle - sensuality, an emphasis on one's gender.

The bearing (supporting) part of the figure - legs, paws, pedestals. Pay attention to the nature of the connection of the legs with the body: they are connected exactly, carefully or carelessly, weakly or not connected at all. This is the nature of control over one's reasoning, conclusions, decisions.

Parts that rise above the level of the figure. They can be functional or decorative.

Wings, extra legs, tentacles, shell details - this is energy, self-confidence, passion for one's activities, participation in as many events as possible.

Feathers, bow, curls, flowers - demonstrativeness, the desire to attract attention, mannerisms.

Tails pointing to the left express the attitude towards one's own actions, deeds, directed to the right - to decisions, reflections. The tail is directed upwards - confidence, a positively cheerful attitude towards oneself; down (falling tail) - dissatisfaction with oneself, depression, regret, remorse.

Shape outline. The presence or absence of protrusions (such as spikes, shells, needles, drawing or darkening of contour lines) is important. This is protection from others:

Aggressive protection - the pattern is made in sharp corners;

Fear or anxiety - darkening of the contour line;

Fear or suspicion - shields, barriers. Directed upwards - against people who really have the opportunity to impose a ban, restriction, to exercise coercion, that is, against the elders; directed downwards - against ridicule in general, fear of condemnation; lateral - readiness for defense and self-defense of any order and in different situations, protection of one's opinions and beliefs.

Total Energy. Evaluated by the number of depicted parts. The higher the energy, the more details, and, conversely, the absence of those - energy savings. A weak, cobweblike line of pressure indicates asthenia; oily with pressure - about anxiety; sharply pressed lines, visible from the back of the paper, give out anxiety. Pay attention to what detail, what symbol is made in one way or another, that is, what anxiety is attached to.

Thematically, all animals can be divided into menacing, threatened, and neutral. This is an attitude to one's "I", an idea of one's position in the world; the animal being drawn represents the painter himself. Assimilation of an animal to a person - setting the animal in a position of upright walking (two legs instead of four, etc.), dressing the animal in human clothes, similarity of the muzzle to the face, legs and paws - give out emotional immaturity, infantilism to the hands.

The figure of a circle, especially an empty one, is a tendency to concealment, isolation of one's inner world, unwillingness to give information about oneself to others, unwillingness to be tested.

Installation of mechanical parts in the living part of the animal (placing on a pedestal, tank and transport tracks, attaching a propeller, screw, wires to the head, mounting electric lamps in the eyes, wires, handles and keys, antennas, etc. in the body), as a rule characteristic of patients with schizophrenia.

Creative possibilities are usually expressed through a large number of elements combined in a figure. The lack of creativity takes the form of a ready-made, existing animal.

Animal name. The logical connection of semantic parts (“Flying Hare”) is rationality. Word formation that imitates the book-scientific style, for example, the use of Latin suffixes or endings ("Rebolempus"), indicates the desire to demonstrate one's mind, erudition. The names are superficially sound, without any comprehension (“Gryakter”) - frivolity. Humorous names ("Bubbles") - an ironic attitude to the environment. The repeating elements of "Trutru" in the name are a tendency to infantilism. Excessively long names - a tendency to fantasize (most often of a defensive order).

Goals of the psychological test:

1. Disclosure of the personal potential of group members.

2. Formation of ideas about leadership, awareness and manifestation of their strengthssides.

Test "Am I a leader?"

Instructions for the test: “Carefully read each of the ten sentences and choose the most appropriate answer in letter form for you. When working with the questionnaire, remember that there are no bad or good answers. An important factor is the fact that in your answers you must strive for objectivity and write down the answer that comes to mind first.

test material

1. What is more important for you in the game?

A) win.

B) entertainment.

2. What do you prefer in general conversation?

A) Show initiative, propose something.

B) Listen and criticize what others have to offer.

3. Are you able to withstand criticism, not get involved in private disputes, not make excuses?

A) Yes.

B) No.

4. Do you like being praised in public?

A) Yes.

B) No.

5. Do you defend your opinion if the circumstances (the opinion of the majority) are against you?

A) Yes.

B) No.

6. In a company, in general, do you always act as a ringleader, come up with something that is interesting to others?

A) Yes.

B) No

7. Are you able to hide your mood from others?

A) Yes.

B) No.

8. Do you always immediately and resignedly do what your elders tell you?

A) No.

B) Yes.

9. Do you succeed in conversation, discussion, to convince, to win over those who previously disagreed with you?

A) Yes.

B) No.

10. Do you like to teach (teach, educate, educate, give advice) to others?

A) Yes.

B) No.

Processing and interpretation of test results:

High level of leadership - A = 7-10 points.

The average level of leadership - A = 4-6 points.

Low level of leadership - A = 1-3 points.

A preponderance of “B” responses indicates very low or destructive leadership.

Test "I am a leader" for 5-8 cells.

It would be very interesting and useful to conduct a leadership test among the guys. Let each of them try to evaluate his own abilities, lead the detachment behind him, become the organizer and inspirer of life in the team.

The instruction for this test will be as follows: “If you fully agree with the above statement, then put the number “4” in the box with the corresponding number; if you rather agree than disagree - the number "3"; if it is difficult to say - "2"; rather disagree than agree - "1"; completely disagree - "0".

Questions for the test "I am a leader"

1. I do not get lost and do not give up in difficult situations.

2. My actions are aimed at achieving a goal that I understand.

3. I know how to overcome difficulties.

4. I like to search and try new things.

5. I can easily convince my comrades of something.

6. I know how to involve my comrades in a common cause.

7. It is not difficult for me to get everyone to work well.

8. All acquaintances treat me well.

9. I know how to distribute my forces in study and work.

10. I can clearly answer the question of what I want from life.

11. I plan my time and work well.

12. I easily get carried away with a new business.

13. It is easy for me to establish normal relations with my comrades.

14. Organizing comrades, I try to interest them.

15. No person is a mystery to me.

16. I consider it important that those whom I organize are friendly.

17. If I'm in a bad mood, I can not show it to others.

18. It is important for me to achieve the goal.

19. I regularly evaluate my work and my progress.

20. I'm willing to take risks to try new things.

21. The first impression I make is usually good.

22. I always succeed.

23. I feel the mood of my comrades well.

24. I know how to cheer up the troupe of my comrades.

25. I can force myself to do exercises in the morning, even if I don’t feel like it.

26. I usually achieve what I strive for.

27. There is no problem that I cannot solve.

28. When making a decision, I sort through various options.

29. I can make any person do what I see fit.

30. I know how to choose the right people to organize a business.

31. In relation to people, I reach mutual understanding.

32. I strive to be understood.

33. If I encounter difficulties in my work, then I do not give up.

34. I have never acted like others.

35. I strive to solve all problems in stages, not all at once.

36. I have never acted like others

37. There is no person who would resist my charm.

38. When organizing affairs, I take into account the opinion of my comrades.

39. I find a way out in difficult situations.

40. I think that comrades, doing a common thing, should trust each other.

41. No one will ever spoil my mood.

42. I imagine how to gain authority among people.

43. When solving problems, I use the experience of others.

44. I am not interested in doing monotonous, routine work.

45. My ideas are readily accepted by my comrades.

46. I can control the work of my comrades.

47. I know how to find a common language with people.

48. I easily manage to rally my comrades around a certain cause.

After filling out the answer card, you must calculate the number of points in each column (not taking into account the points for questions 8, 15, 22, 29, 34, 36, 41). This amount determines the development of leadership qualities:

A - the ability to manage oneself;

B - awareness of the goal (I know what I want);

B - the ability to solve problems;

G - the presence of a creative approach;

D - influence on others;

E - knowledge of the rules of organizational work;

G - Organizational skills;

Z - the ability to work with a group.

If the sum in the column is less than 10, then the quality is poorly developed, and it is necessary to work on its improvement, if more than 10, then this quality is moderately or strongly developed.

But before making a conclusion about whether the teenager is a leader, pay attention to the points given in the answers to questions 8, 15, 22, 27, 29, 34, 36, 41. If more than 1 point is put on each of them, we believe that the child was insincere in self-esteem.