Collaborative Work Styles Assessment

Written By Layne Mielke

Collaborative Work Styles Assessment
A tool for reflection, assessment, and meaningful goal‑setting


Part 1: Self‑Assessment (1–5 Scale)

(1 = Rarely true for me • 5 = Consistently true for me)

Thinking Contribution

These behaviors reflect how you support the team’s strategic thinking, creativity, and problem‑solving.

  • I generate ideas that help the team explore possibilities or new approaches.

  • I ask clarifying or probing questions that deepen the team’s understanding.

  • I help the group pause, reflect, and plan before moving into action.

  • I consider long‑term implications and help the team think ahead.

  • I synthesize information or perspectives to help the team see patterns.

Thinking Score: ____ / 25

Execution Contribution

These behaviors reflect how you help the team move from ideas to action.

  • I take initiative and help the team get started.

  • I translate concepts into concrete steps or deliverables.

  • I contribute energy, momentum, and follow‑through during execution.

  • I help the team maintain progress when things feel unclear or stalled.

  • I adapt quickly and help the team troubleshoot in real time.

Execution Score: ____ / 25

Organizing Contribution

These behaviors reflect how you support structure, clarity, and coordination.

  • I help the team define roles, responsibilities, or next steps.

  • I keep track of timelines, commitments, or progress.

  • I break complex tasks into manageable pieces.

  • I help the team stay focused and aligned during meetings or work sessions.

  • I anticipate logistical needs and help prevent avoidable issues.

Organizing Score: ____ / 25

Relational Contribution

These behaviors reflect how you support communication, trust, and team culture.

  • I help create an environment where people feel heard and respected.

  • I check in on teammates and pay attention to group dynamics.

  • I help surface misunderstandings early and support healthy resolution.

  • I notice emotional cues and help the team navigate tension or stress.

  • I contribute to a sense of psychological safety and shared purpose.

Relational Score: ____ / 25


Part 2 — Your Strength Profile

My strongest type of work is:
Why I think this is my strength:

 

Part 3 — Your Stretch Area

The type of work I avoid or struggle with is:
Why this is hard for me:

Part 4 — Why All Four Types Matter

Everyone has a natural strength — but strong teammates can do all four types of work.
If one person does everything, the team burns out.
If everyone avoids the same type of work, the project stalls.
Your job is to grow the skills you don’t naturally use.

Part 5 — Behavior → Impact Reflection

When I don’t do my part, the impact on my team is:
(check all that apply)

  • ☐ Someone else has to pick up the slack

  • ☐ The project gets behind

  • ☐ People get frustrated

  • ☐ Communication breaks down

  • ☐ The quality of the work suffers

  • ☐ Trust decreases

  • ☐ Other: _______________________________________

When I do my part, the impact on my team is:
(check all that apply)

  • ☐ The work feels lighter

  • ☐ The team communicates better

  • ☐ People trust each other more

  • ☐ The project moves faster

  • ☐ Everyone feels more confident

  • ☐ The final product is stronger

  • ☐ Other: _______________________________________

Part 6 — Your Growth Goal (SMART Format)

Choose one type of work you want to grow in.

My growth area: ______________________

One specific behavior I will practice next time:
(Examples: speak up earlier, ask clarifying questions, update the group chat, help organize tasks, check in with teammates.)

How I know I’m improving:

What support might I need:

Layne Mielke
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