Manager Effectiveness Survey Questions

Agreement scale (1–5) · 32

• 1.I trust my direct manager.
• 2.My manager genuinely cares about my wellbeing.
• 3.My manager keeps me informed about decisions that affect me.
• 4.My manager has the right skills to lead our team.
• 5.I avoid raising issues with my manager because of how they may react.Reverse scored
• 6.My manager makes time for me when I need them.
• 7.My manager removes obstacles that get in the way of my work.
• 8.My manager encourages me to take initiative.
• 9.I would describe my manager as a good role model.
• 10.My manager advocates for my work and interests with senior leadership.
• 11.My manager helps me prioritise when I have too much on my plate.
• 12.My manager celebrates my successes, not just addresses my mistakes.
• 13.My manager's decisions feel fair and transparent to me.
• 14.My manager gives me enough autonomy to own my work.
• 15.My manager micromanages in a way that erodes my confidence.Reverse scored
• 16.My manager is consistent and predictable, so I know what to expect.
• 17.My manager handles conflict within the team fairly and promptly.
• 18.My manager shares relevant company information in a timely way.
• 19.My manager helps me navigate organisational complexity and politics.
• 20.My manager is technically competent and earns my professional respect.
• 21.My manager's mood significantly affects the team atmosphere.Reverse scored
• 22.My manager delegates clearly and doesn't set me up to fail.
• 23.My manager takes action when I raise concerns rather than dismissing them.
• 24.My manager builds an environment where people can take risks without fear.
• 25.I feel my manager genuinely cares about my long-term success.
• 26.My manager makes commitments they don't follow through on.Reverse scored
• 27.My manager adapts their leadership style to individual team members.
• 28.My manager creates a team environment where everyone feels heard.
• 29.My manager prioritises team wellbeing even during high-pressure periods.
• 30.My manager holds difficult conversations when necessary rather than avoiding them.
• 31.My manager plays favourites rather than treating everyone equitably.Reverse scored
• 32.My manager makes it clear that my career success matters to them personally.

Yes / no · 3

• 1.Do you and your manager have a regular 1-on-1 meeting?
• 2.Has your manager checked in on your wellbeing (not just work status) this week?
• 3.Would you recommend your manager to a friend joining the company?

Multiple choice · 1

• 1.What would you most like to change about how your manager leads?Options: More frequent 1-to-1s · Clearer expectations · More autonomy · Better career conversations · More direct feedback · More emotional support

Open text · 4

• 1.What is one thing your manager could do differently to better support you?
• 2.What is one thing your manager could do differently to better support you?
• 3.Describe the most impactful thing your manager has done to support your growth.
• 4.What leadership quality do you most admire in your manager?