As a Manager Do You Celebrate Your Team? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Instructions

For each question, choose the answer that best describes your current approach as a manager. Be honest; there are no wrong answers! At the end, tally up your points to see how well you're doing at creating a "winning" environment.

Questions

1. How do you celebrate team achievements?

   • A) We don't really celebrate. (0 points)
   • B) We send a congratulatory email. (1 point)
   • C) We have a small in-office celebration. (2 points)
   • D) We go all out with a team outing. (3 points)

2. What's your immediate reaction when your team hits a milestone?

   • A) I immediately ask, "What's next?" (0 points)
   • B) I acknowledge it but move on quickly. (1 point)
   • C) I give everyone a high-five. (2 points)
   • D) I stop everything to celebrate the win. (3 points)

3. How do you describe team achievements?

   • A) We met our objectives. (0 points)
   • B) We reached a milestone. (1 point)
   • C) We achieved our goals. (2 points)
   • D) We won! (3 points)

4. How often do you offer personalized rewards?

   • A) Never. (0 points)
   • B) Rarely. (1 point)
   • C) Sometimes. (2 points)
   • D) Frequently. (3 points)

5. How do you foster team unity?

   • A) I don't focus on that. (0 points)
   • B) I encourage professional development. (1 point)
   • C) I organize team-building exercises. (2 points)
   • D) I create opportunities for team wins. (3 points)

Scoring

• 0-5 Points: Room for Improvement - It's time to focus more on creating a "winning" culture within your team.

• 6-10 Points: On the Right Track - You're making good progress but could take more steps to foster a "winning" environment.

• 11-15 Points: Winning Leader - Congratulations! You're successfully fostering a culture of "winning" within your team.

Conclusion

Whether you're coaching a middle school volleyball team or leading a corporate team, the principles of fostering a "winning" culture remain the same. Use this quiz as a starting point to evaluate and improve your leadership style, and remember—winning isn't just about the scoreboard; it's about team unity, morale, and ongoing success.

The quiz was inspired by the insights of Lauren Marie Kutsko, an executive coach and founder of Kutsko Consulting. Visit her website at www.kutskoconsulting.com.