You've learned that competence and commitment are separate dimensions. Now let's practice identifying these signals in your direct reports and team members.
Remember, competence shows in work quality and knowledge, while commitment appears in motivation and confidence levels.
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Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Which behaviors indicate competence versus commitment in your team members? Swipe each behavior to match the correct dimension.
Labels
- Left Label: Competence
- Right Label: Commitment
Left Label Items
- Delivers consistent quality results
- Completes tasks faster than expected
- Catches errors others miss
- Explains concepts clearly to others
Right Label Items
- Volunteers for challenging assignments
- Stays late to perfect their work
- Asks for additional responsibilities
- Shows excitement about new projects
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
One of your team members, Alex, consistently delivers high-quality code with minimal bugs and helps teammates solve technical problems. However, he frequently says "Just assign me whatever needs doing" and rarely suggests new features or improvements.
How would you assess Alex for development planning?
A. High competence, high commitment
B. High competence, low commitment
C. Low competence, high commitment
D. Low competence, low commitment
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
