Leading Up: Managing Inexperienced Supervisors
A Self-Assessment for SUD Treatment Staff
This assessment helps you evaluate and develop your skills in managing upward relationships with inexperienced supervisors. Leading up effectively requires balancing assertiveness with respect, maintaining clear boundaries while building positive relationships, and focusing on organizational success while supporting supervisory growth.
Important: This self-assessment is designed as a tool for professional development and reflection. Answer honestly based on your current experience—there are no "right" answers. This is not a performance evaluation tool.
How to use this assessment: Rate each statement on a scale of 0-4 based on how true it is for you currently. Your responses are automatically saved and you can return to complete the assessment at any time.
Rating Scale
Recognition of Supervisory Dynamics
Communication Effectiveness
Professional Boundaries
Leadership Initiative
Escalation Management
Growth and Development
Reflection Questions
Take time to reflect deeply on your experience managing upward relationships. These questions help you move from assessment to actionable insights.
Action Planning
Based on your reflections and assessment results, identify specific actions to improve your upward management skills.
Implementation Timeline
Save Your Progress
Your responses are automatically saved. Click to download a complete copy of your assessment and action plan.
Remember:
Leading up effectively requires balancing assertiveness with respect, maintaining clear boundaries while building positive relationships, and focusing on organizational success while supporting supervisory growth.
Your role in this dynamic can significantly impact both team functioning and patient care outcomes. Use this assessment as a starting point for ongoing professional development and seek support from mentors and colleagues as you develop these critical leadership skills.
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