Team or work group member / First-time project leader / Aspiring supervisor / Developing technical expert / Typically GS-7 to GS-11
In this leadership role, ask yourself the following questions:
What are my values?
Am I paying attention to my emotions?
How am I challenging myself and investing in my personal development?
What kind of data do I collect, summarize, and analyze to support my work?
How do I take ownership and responsibility for my work?
What technology should I learn and master to succeed in my role?
Am I providing excellent customer service, both externally and internally?
Am I actively listening when talking to others?
How can I support collaboration in my team?
How do I identify counterproductive behavior?
What biases do I have?
How am I incorporating innovation into my day-to-day duties?
Am I establishing credibility in my field by producing high-quality work?
How do I react to unexpected organizational changes? What are my strategies for adapting?
Team or work group leader / Project leader / New supervisor / Technical expert /Cross-functional liaison or direct support to principal / Typically GS-12 to GS-13
Am I seeking feedback from my colleagues?
How am I receiving and incorporating feedback?
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
How am I holding myself and my team accountable toward our goals? How are we being accountable to our customers?
Can I interpret data to make effective decisions?
How does my team or project fit into the larger organization?