Do You Question Your Competence?
Our confidence in our ability to express ourselves well and to keep our composure in difficult situations can be a crucial asset in the workplace. None of us wants to look foolish or spend a lot of time being anxious. If we are frequently anxious about making mistakes, or looking foolish, we limit our own strength.
Yes | No | |
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I’m concerned that I’m not effective enough when dealing with my supervisor or my co-workers. | ||
After I’ve had a conversation with someone, I sometimes worry if I’ve said anything that could be construed as offensive. | ||
I am frequently in a position of trying to counteract a bad impression I believe I’ve made. | ||
I rarely worry about being considered by others as misinformed or ignorant on things. | ||
When I’m in social situations, I’m not concerned about following rules of etiquette or being self-conscious. | ||
I tend to fret that others may think I don’t know what I’m doing. | ||
I fear that others may not see me as adequately disciplined. | ||
I usually wonder whether my co-workers think that I’m not putting enough time and energy into my job. | ||
I avoid criticizing someone else’s judgment for fear of appearing in the wrong. | ||
I tend to worry that others will laugh at my ideas. |
There are no right and wrong answers to this questionnaire. It is a tool to give you an idea about how you feel about your communication skills. Throughout the course, we will present techniques and tools to help you be a stronger communicator.