Appendix 1. Your Octagon™ behavioural assessment
Complete your assessment by placing a tick in one box for each statement that most closely describes you. Answer quickly, instinctively and honestly.
| Category 1 | Always | Most of the time | On occasion | Never |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I prefer to make decisions rather than follow someone else’s lead | ||||
| I prefer to follow someone else rather than take the lead | ||||
| In a meeting I tend to keep quiet even when I disagree rather than speak out | ||||
| I will make suggestions rather than wait for others to do so | ||||
| I prefer to see what others have to say before I say anything | ||||
| I will defer to leadership rather than challenge it | ||||
| I leave decisions to others rather than make them myself | ||||
| People tend to expect me to take control | ||||
| I tend ... |
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