Finding the truth about yourself. The questions

After publishing my post on finding the truth about yourself I've got a host of requests asking me to share the questions I asked. Before I list them I want to remind that I accompanied the questions with single-choice answers ranking from 1 to 5 with an exception for the last three questions (free form). About 50% of the respondents provided answers to the free-form making me thinking of eliminating such types of questions.

1. How reliable and accountable is Roman? (1 - not reliable, 5 - reliable)
2. How Roman is result-oriented in proposing and making decisions - opposite to making rush, reaching formal indicators, finding compromise, etc? (1 - eye-washer, 5 - result-oriented)
3. How would you evaluate Roman as a team player? Is he supportive and sharing (5) or one who plays a solo role (1)?
4. How would you evaluate Roman's communication skills (ability to pass the message, present, negotiate, etc.)? (1 - worst, 5 - best)
5. How would you evaluate Roman's leadership qualities (ability to find a problem, propose a solution, drive it, and motivate others)? (1 - worst, 5 - best)
6. How creative is Roman in problem-solving sessions? Is his approach constructive and pragmatic (5) or negative and pessimistic (1)?
7. Would you like to work with him in the same team? (1 - don't want, 5 - would love)
8. What are Roman's strengths?
9. What are Roman's weaknesses?
10. What would you recommend to Roman to change or develop in his skills to become more professional?

I think you should tailor the questions to the qualities you want to develop or verify and not sure what questions I'll ask next time.

I want to answer also to the folks who commented that the review is unnecessary since either a good boss must provide such feedback for you or you already know everything without asking. Unfortunately not all of us are blessed with such a boss (but even if we're a review doesn't harm). To the second point, I have a friend who thinks he's close to be the perfect team player and a great leader but folks worked with him don't want to do it anymore. Had he made such a poll he would have faced the very inconvenient truth and could have hopefully change.

I wish you wouldn't find the results inconvenient if you do and, since reviewing yourself doesn't harm I advise you to find courage and try it. [Relatively] convenient truth about yourself motivates you to keep up and the voted areas for improvements show you the direction for perfection.

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Comments

[Perry]

So, how went the marathon? I find juggling 26.2 miles gives a great opportunity to figure stuff out about yourself.

[Roman Rytov]

Perry, as I wrote here I couldn't stand the pressure and put running on the back burner (gained 4 pounds already:-(

Planning to get back on track during spring break...