ETIMAD Module 2 - Pre Assessment Etimad Pre Knowledge Assessment Module 2: Enabling Teams - Driving Trust and Performance Dear Etimad Participants,Thank you for joining us on Module 2: Enabling Teams - Driving Trust and Performance.The pre-module assessments is intended to establish a baseline understanding of the topics that will be covered during the module. We will share the same questions with you again at the end of Day 3 to measure learning and knowledge gained throughout the experience. There are only 10 multiple-choice questions, which should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. However, we would appreciate you taking sufficient time to provide thoughtful and well-considered responses. Your Details Full Name:Cohort:- Select -Cohort 1Cohort 2Q1. In the VUCA Prime model, which response is matched correctly to the four VUCA conditions? A. Volatility - Control; Uncertainty - Speed; Complexity - Authority; Ambiguity - Structure B. Volatility - Planning; Uncertainty - Certainty; Complexity - Simplicity; Ambiguity - Compliance C. Volatility - Vision; Uncertainty - Understanding; Complexity - Clarity; Ambiguity - Agility D. Volatility - Empathy; Uncertainty - Innovation; Complexity - Resilience; Ambiguity - IntuitionQ2. According to the module, which statement best describes a high-performing team? A. A small group with complementary skills, committed to a common purpose, performance goals, a shared approach, and mutual accountability B. A group of highly skilled individuals who work independently with minimal coordination C. A team where the leader makes all key decisions to keep speed and control D. A group that avoids disagreement in order to protect harmonyQ3. Ascend ST dimension one - Internal Focus is mainly concerned with which set of team practices? A. External relationships, benchmarking, customer focus, and stakeholder communication B. Trust, recognition, developmental feedback, conflict, and collaboration C. Creativity, risk-taking, flexibility, and continuous improvement D. Communication inside the team, goal clarity, decision-making, roles and responsibilities, and prioritisationQ4. Ascend ST dimension two - External Focus means that successful teams should primarily do what? A. Focus only on internal reporting lines and formal hierarchy B. Communicate outside the core team, build external relationships, monitor trends, and stay close to customers and stakeholders C. Reduce external communication so the team is not distracted D. Give all accountability to external stakeholdersQ5. Ascend ST dimension three - Spirit is best reflected in which behaviour? A. Building mutual trust and respect, giving and receiving feedback, handling conflict constructively, and collaborating effectively B. Avoiding feedback to preserve team comfort C. Focusing only on individual performance and technical expertise D. Moving fast without discussing different perspectivesQ6. Ascend ST dimension four - Agility focuses on a team's ability to: A. Follow the original plan even when the environment changes B. Centralise all decisions with the most senior person C. Avoid risk and experimentation until there is complete certainty D. Create practical solutions, pivot or persevere appropriately, balance risk and reward, and continuously learnQ7. Ascend ST dimension five - Resilience describes teams that: A. Perform well only when the environment is stable and predictable B. Depend fully on the leader to absorb pressure and solve problems C. Depend fully on the leader to absorb pressure and solve problems D. Ignore difficult emotions to avoid slowing the team downQ8. Ascend ST dimension six - Leadership highlights the leader's role in: A. Protecting the team from all challenge and pressure B. Providing clear direction and purpose, blending support and challenge, and enabling shared leadership where appropriate C. Maintaining all decisions at the top to ensure consistency D. Focusing only on short-term technical deliveryQ9. In the module, mindfulness supports leadership in a VUCA environment by helping leaders to: A. React faster without pausing B. Avoid difficult conversations until emotions settle naturally C. Detach completely from the team emotions and context D. Stay present and stable, be aware of self/others/context, and remain open to new perspectivesQ10. Which option best represents the difference between a Multiplier-style leader and a Diminisher-style leader? A. Multipliers avoid debate; Diminishers create rigorous discussion B. Multipliers stretch thinking, create ownership, and unlock capability; Diminishers suppress thinking through control, abrupt decisions, or micromanagement C. Multipliers take full ownership of every result; Diminishers delegate ownership to others D. Multipliers rely mainly on personal expertise; Diminishers invest in the success of othersSubmit
