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Manager Effectiveness Assessment

An upward feedback tool for employees to provide structured, confidential feedback on their manager's effectiveness. The AI report delivers balanced, evidence-based insights with specific actionable recommendations.

14 questionsEstimated 10 minutes5 dimensions
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Assessment dimensions

Each respondent is scored across these dimensions. The AI uses these to identify patterns and generate personalised insights.

Communication
Development
Trust
Recognition
Leadership

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All 14 questions included in this template. You can customise, reorder, or remove any question after importing.

1

How clearly does your manager communicate expectations, priorities, and decisions?

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1 - Rarely clear - I often feel uncertain about what is expectedto5 - Always clear - communication is timely, direct, and well-structured
2

How frequently does your manager provide you with useful, actionable feedback on your work?

ScaleCommunication
1 - Almost never - feedback is rare or unhelpfulto5 - Regularly - I receive frequent, specific, and constructive feedback
3

How actively does your manager support your professional development and career growth?

ScaleDevelopment
1 - Not at all - development is never discussedto5 - Very actively - they coach me, create opportunities, and invest in my growth
4

How well does your manager recognise and acknowledge your contributions and achievements?

ScaleRecognition
1 - Rarely - my work goes unnoticedto5 - Consistently - I feel valued and appreciated
5

How much autonomy does your manager give you to make decisions and manage your own work?

ScaleTrust
1 - Very little - I feel micromanagedto5 - A great deal - I am trusted to own my work
6

How much do you trust your manager to act in your best interest and support you?

ScaleTrust
1 - Low trust - I am cautious about what I shareto5 - High trust - I feel completely safe and supported
7

How accessible is your manager when you need guidance, support, or a decision?

ScaleCommunication
1 - Very difficult to reach - I often cannot get time with themto5 - Always accessible - they make time and are responsive
8

How effectively does your manager handle conflict or difficult situations within the team?

ScaleLeadership
1 - Poorly - conflict is avoided or mishandledto5 - Very effectively - conflict is addressed directly and constructively
9

How well does your manager provide a clear sense of direction and purpose for the team?

ScaleLeadership
1 - Poorly - I am unclear on where the team is headingto5 - Very well - I understand the vision and my role in achieving it
10

What does your manager do particularly well that has a positive impact on you and the team?

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What is the one area where your manager could most improve to have a greater positive impact?

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12

Can you share a specific example of something your manager did that demonstrated great leadership?

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What specific change or improvement would you most like to see from your manager in the next three months?

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How likely are you to recommend your manager as an effective leader to work with?

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1 - Not at all likelyto10 - Extremely likely

What the AI report covers

Each respondent receives a unique, personalised report. Here is a sample of the topics the AI analyses based on this template.

Manager effectiveness score across key dimensions
Strongest management qualities and their team impact
Priority development areas with specific recommendations
Communication and feedback style analysis
Practical actions for the next 90 days

Reports are generated by AI (Claude by Anthropic) and tailored to each respondent's specific answers. No two reports are the same.

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