Quiz: Are You a Micromanager or Do You Just Lack Systems?

Hiring Systems
We have written job descriptions for every position in the company.
- Yes
- No
We review job descriptions for all employees on an annual basis to ensure they reflect any changes to the role.
- Yes
- No
Our job descriptions include the core purpose and key performance indicators for each role, as well as an indicator of the percentage of time spent in each key area of responsibility for that role.
- Yes
- No
We have identified the core competencies required to be a top performer in each role.
- Yes
- No
We have written interview questions (for first and second interviews) for each position that assess the core competencies required for that position.
- Yes
- No
We have a written system for checking references and check references prior to offering a candidate the position.
- Yes
- No

Performance Development Systems
We have (and use) a formal system for setting performance development goals for every employee at least once/year.
- Yes
- No
We have (and regularly use) informal systems for providing regular performance feedback to employees on an ongoing basis in between formal “performance reviews”. (e.g. weekly meetings, staff recognition and rewards, peer coaching, coaching from manager, etc.)
- Yes
- No
Our entire team has received training in effective communication skills and how to give and receive feedback to team members to improve performance.
- Yes
- No
As a manager, I set an example of being open and responsive to feedback from my team.
- Yes
- No

Systems Improvement
We have a clear process in place for keeping all our written systems up to date.
- Yes
- No
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