10 questions that encourage reflection on relationships with colleagues and managers
- Jan 14, 2025
- 3 min read
Here’s a self-awareness evaluation questionnaire focused on helping you evaluate whether you are working with the right people.
These 10 questions will encourage reflection on your relationships with colleagues and managers.
Each question includes a description of how to establish your answer.
Are You Working with the Right People for You?
Do you feel respected by your colleagues and managers? Description: Reflect on how you are treated at work. Are your opinions valued, and do your colleagues and managers show mutual respect in their interactions with you?
Do you trust the people you work with? Description: Consider whether you feel confident in your colleagues’ integrity and competence. Do you believe they have your back and work with honesty and transparency?
Do your colleagues support you when you face challenges? Description: Think about how your team responds during difficult situations. Are they willing to collaborate, share responsibility, and help you find solutions?
Do you share common goals with your team? Description: Evaluate whether everyone in your team is aligned with the company’s vision and your shared objectives. Do you feel everyone is working towards the same outcomes?
Do you feel inspired or motivated by your team? Description: Reflect on whether your colleagues and managers inspire you to work harder or smarter. Do their attitudes and work ethic uplift or discourage you?It’s not just good for business—it’s essential for your success.
How effective is communication within your team?
Description: Assess how well your team communicates. Are instructions, updates, and feedback clear and timely? Does everyone feel comfortable voicing their opinions?
Do you feel comfortable being yourself around your colleagues?
Description: Consider whether you can express your personality and opinions at work without fear of judgement. Does the team foster an inclusive and authentic environment?
Are conflicts in your workplace handled constructively?
Description: Think about how disagreements are resolved. Do your colleagues and managers address conflicts professionally, or do they avoid them or escalate tensions?
Do you believe your team values collaboration over competition? Description: Reflect on the dynamics of your team. Do people work together to achieve common goals, or is the environment overly competitive, causing tension or distrust?
Do you feel your colleagues contribute equally to the team’s success?
Description: Consider the effort and accountability of your colleagues. Is everyone pulling their weight, or do you often feel like the burden falls unfairly on you or a few individuals?
Evaluation and Next Steps
For each question, rate your experience on a scale of 1-10. Tally your scores:
80-100: You’re working with a team that strongly supports your success.
50-79: Your team has strengths, but there are some concerns to address.
Below 50: It might be time to seek a workplace with a better cultural or team fit.
After completing the questionnaire, if you feel that your current team dynamics are holding you back, reach out to us at Inspired Recruitment. We can connect you with a workplace where you’ll thrive alongside like-minded people.
Mark Goode
CEO Inspired Recruitment
Mark Goode is the CEO of The Inspired Recruitment Group which originated with the inception of Inspired Selections a recruitment agency primarily focused on recruitment in the optical industry before branching out into audiology and pharmaceutical recruitment. New optical opportunities are featured daily here or if you're a business, looking for help with your recruitment needs, get in touch here
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