You cannot be an effective leader without good organizational and communication skills. Even if you aren’t particularly high on the corporate ladder at the moment, you must know that these skills are among the most sought after skills by employers (along with decision-making and critical thinking). And if you are an entrepreneur, having these skills may mean the difference between having a successful string business of your own and failure. The test below is designed to measure the level of your organizational and communication skills. If you score too low, don’t despair — you don’t have to be born with this type of abilities; it is something you can work on and develop gradually during your life.
Do you enjoy studying people’s behavior and meet different people?
true
false
Would you like to be involved into social work?
true
false
Does it take you too long to forget hurtful words said by a friend or a colleague?
true
false
During the times of crisis, do you tend to lose self-control and direction?
true
false
Do you have many friends?
true
false
Overall, can you easily sway opinions to your point of view?
true
false
Generally, do you prefer books or other solitary activities to spending time with your friends?
true
false
Do you change your plans easily?
true
false
Do you find it easy to communicate with people who are much older or much younger than you?
true
false
Do you enjoy organizing trips, games, or events for your friends, family members and/or colleagues?
true
false
Do you feel awkward in new surroundings and with people you don’t know very well?
true
false
Do you tend to procrastinate?
true
false
Do you find it easy to talk to strangers?
true
false
Do you try to sway your friends and colleagues’ opinions to your point of view?
true
false
Do you find it difficult to adapt to a new working environment?
true
false
Do you forgive others’ shortcomings easily?
true
false
Do you always take an advantage of an opportunity to meet someone new or to chat with a stranger?
true
false
Are you a proactive person?
true
false
Do you enjoy being alone?
true
false
Do you feel uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations?
true
false
Do you like to be around other people?
true
false
Do you get irritated when you can’t complete everything you have planned for the day?
true
false
Do you hesitate to strike up a conversation with someone you don’t know very well?
true
false
Does too much time with your friends exhaust you?
true
false
Do you enjoy team sport?
true
false
Do you tend to give advices to your friends?
true
false
Do you tend to lose your confidence when you are around new people?
true
false
Is it true that you don’t usually try to prove you are right?
true
false
Do you think that other people must be excited to meet you?
true
false
Do you do any social work?
true
false
Do you prefer to limit your social circle to a chosen few.
true
false
When it comes to your opinions, do you easily give in to a social pressure to conform to group opinion?
true
false
Do you feel at ease in a new working environment?
true
false
Do you volunteer often?
true
false
Do you have a fear of public speaking?
true
false
Are you often late to meetings?
true
false
In general, do you have a wide social circle?
true
false
Do you often find yourself in the center of attention?
true
false
Do you flush and mumble when talking to strangers?
true
false
Do crowds make you uncomfortable?
true
false
Your result will appear here.
Score 1-8
Low level of communication and organizational skills.
Score 9-16
Lower than average level of communication and organizational skills.
You have introverted tendencies and enjoy being alone. In addition to being largely introverted, you lack confidence when in new or unusual environment, e.g., new workplace or when talking to strangers. You find it difficult to meet new people and, when a conflict arises, it takes you a long time to get over hurt feelings. At work, you are more in a reactive mode; you rarely propose solutions or give opinions at all.
Score 17-24
Average level of communication and organizational skills.
You enjoy meeting new people, freely express your point of view, and propose solutions. Despite that, you sometimes tend to feel insecure and back off.
Score 25-32
High level of communication and organizational skills.
Although you already have a lot of friends, you are always excited about meeting someone new. You have no difficulties when you need to start a conversation with a stranger, and you often call first and keep in touch. Because you always help your friends, family members, and co-workers, you always find support when you need it, and this makes you feel even more confident. Having great decision-making skills, you aren’t easily intimidated by unusual situations or unfamiliar surroundings.
Score 33-40
Highest level of communication and organizational skills.
No matter how difficult the situation is, you tend to find solutions quickly and easily. Not only do you have highly developed communication skills, but you feel also the need and desire to lead because it’s so natural to you. You express your opinions without hesitation. Even more impressive, you tend to convince others to accept your point of view. New people and surroundings do not intimidate you either — you are still your enthusiastic and proactive self!