What type of EA are you?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Your Executive sends you an urgent email to cancel a meeting that afternoon, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I look at the impact cancelling this will have on our results and share this with my executive before cancelling
- B.
  
  Straight away, I go to the meeting invite and cancel the meeting.
- C.
  
  I look at the impact of cancelling the meeting against our strategic imperatives, weigh up the impact/risk and decide on way forward. I loop-in my Executive with the outcome.
- D.
  
  I respond to the email saying no problem. Open another email, get distracted and forget to cancel the meeting until just before the meeting starts.
- E.
  
  I get frustrated that I need to cancel the meeting, share my frustration with a co-worker and then cancel the meeting.
2.
A co-worker asks for your help with some work. What do you do?
- A.
  
  I ask for information around who needs it or requested this. If my managers requested it, I help, if not I push back.
- B.
  
  I say yes, without knowing all the details and make it up as I go
- C.
  
  I stop everything and help in whatever way you can because I like to be helpful.
- D.
  
  I ask more questions to understand what exactly needs to be done, and where this sits inside of the team/organisation’s key objectives. We together decide of the best approach regarding who will do it and when.
- E.
  
  I check my calendar to see what else I have on, if I have time, I say yes. If not, I delegate to someone else in the team.
3.
You've just realised that you’ve made a big mistake, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I own my mistake immediately, focus on fixing the mistake and move on to the next thing
- B.
  
  I jump on straight away and fix it, so no one knows
- C.
  
  I own my mistake, stop and think about best approach to fix it. Once it’s all done, I review how it happened so that it doesn’t happen again and learn from the mistake.
- D.
  
  I get frustrated and annoyed at myself, look to blame someone for this mess and then fix it.
- E.
  
  I ask my manager for help around how to fix this.
4.
You need to set up a meeting for later today but all of the meeting rooms are booked, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I tell my manager that all rooms are booked.
- B.
  
  I love a challenge so I look to see what magic I can create to make it to happen.
- C.
  
  I tell my manager that all rooms are booked and come back with alternative days.
- D.
  
  I learn more about the meeting context and outcomes to see if the meeting can happen another way or if a meeting is needed at all.
- E.
  
  I get annoyed at the last-minute request and say it can’t be done.
5.
Your Executive comes to you with a problem and asks you to solve it. What do you do?
- A.
  
  I feel lost and like I couldn’t possible do this alone. I talk to others in the business that can help.
- B.
  
  I get on with it, looking at how I can get this done, in the fastest possible way.
- C.
  
  I look to solve this alone even when I’m stuck, because I don’t trust anyone else’s opinion.
- D.
  
  It’s not my responsibility to do this, so I complain about it with my closest co-worker or loved one when I get home and avoid it until they ask me again.
- E.
  
  I look at who needs to be involved to solve this problem and engage their support.
6.
How do you prioritize tasks on your typical workday?
- A.
  
  I handle what’s in front of me and put out whatever fires come my way. Often letting my emails dictate my day.
- B.
  
  I look at my goals and make sure I’m working towards them with small actionable steps.
- C.
  
  I wait for instruction from my executive or team to direct tasks.
- D.
  
  I look at the business objectives and my executives’ objectives so that I’m focusing on what is business critical and delegate anything I can’t do that can’t wait.
- E.
  
  I look at my to do list and work through the list hoping no one will interrupt me today.
7.
You have been given two different urgent requests from two executives, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I focus on the request that has obvious repercussions.
- B.
  
  I work on the task that from the executive that’s pushier or that I like more.
- C.
  
  I work on whoever request came in first.
- D.
  
  I work on both. I’ll just work through my lunch and finish later to get the job done. I won’t produce the best result, because I’m stretched so thin, but I’ll get it done!
- E.
  
  I analyse both requests and work on the request that is business critical. If I decide both are and I don’t have capacity to do both, I look to delegate one of the requests and communicate this the requestor.
8.
You were given confidential information by the Executive you support and another Exec asks questions about it, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I would respond honestly. The Executive team know what’s going on anyway.
- B.
  
  I say it’s not my place to discuss this and recommend they have a meeting with my manager to discuss and only disclose what I know was public knowledge.
- C.
  
  I would assume they know about it and answer any questions they had.
- D.
  
  I would ask more questions to understand why they need this information and explain this is highly confidential and they would need to speak with your manager directly.
- E.
  
  I would play dumb, pretending I don’t know anything about anything. After all I don’t report to them.
9.
You’ve been asked to attend a meeting to take minutes. How do you approach this task?
- A.
  
  I ask questions to understand what I need to do and what is needed of me or my Executive moving forward.
- B.
  
  I write down whatever I hear, often not understanding what I’m writing.
- C.
  
  I write down tasks and actions. Mostly when someone highlights that it needs to be captured or when its things I understand.
- D.
  
  I capture the bare minimum, and often sit on the minutes for weeks before I send them out. After all who needs minutes these days?!
- E.
  
  I ask questions, provide feedback and am an active contributor in the meeting. I am always seeking to understand and when I don’t understand something. I capture high level notes then transcribe the key outcomes and themes after the meeting.
10.
A co-worker starts complaining about another employee, what do I do?
- A.
  
  I don’t have time for that. I walk away from those situations or tell them now’s not a good time.
- B.
  
  I try to help them. Seeing if I can provide advice, guidance, or support.
- C.
  
  I listen, agreeing and nodding.
- D.
  
  I separate the emotion from the situation and ask them to see what they can be responsible for and what they can do to turn this around.
- E.
  
  I join in and start complaining about other people who annoy me!

Quiz Outcomes

1.

The Impulsive EA

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Phew... You’re so busy... busy being busy, you’re often putting out fires and reacting to issues around you. Yes, you get things done, but, your core need is survival: “how do I just get through this?”Sometimes you’re reactive and although you don’t mean to, you may struggle to navigate challenges without making a scene, over discussing it or pulling others into the drama with you.You find yourself blaming others and the situation and you feel like no one is helping you are that you are alone. The opportunity for Impulsive EAs:You have an opportunity to take ownership of what is working and what isn’t. You have an opportunity to gain the confidence to take on responsibility and build meaningful relationships.You have an opportunity to reset, gain some perspective and shift your mindset. Recommendation:In our Certified High Performing EA course you will learn to understand and harness your strengths and weaknesses to succeed. We recommend you take a look at the course brochure below to find out more about how the course can help and empower you to take your seat at the table.
2.

The Dependent EA

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You’re so good at what you do, you follow the rules and do what you're told... but you're dependent on direction and struggle to make decisions on your own. You may find that you're often too reliant on your manager or any other authority figures to direct your workflow so you often find yourself waiting for a response or answer or direction. You can be easily shaken up, especially when things don’t go your way. The opportunity for Dependant EAs:Relinquish your fear of failure! This is what is crushing your initiative and creativity and is lowering your engagement. At this stage your self-esteem and confidence needs a boost so that you can stand out, make decisions and be an active member of a team. You need to believe in yourself and realise your unique contribution! Recommendation:In our Certified High Performing EA course you will learn to understand and harness your strengths and weaknesses to succeed. We recommend you take a look at the course brochure below to find out more about how the course can help and empower you to take your seat at the table.
3.

The Rebel EA

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Go you! You've got a really good handle on everything going on at work the only problem is sometimes you find yourself becoming demanding and feeling like you can’t trust anyone. Perhaps you have developed the mindset of “I’ll just do it myself.” You may find yourself blaming others and feeling angry for not feeling supported. You utilise the hierarchy to get things done. For example, “I’ll only do this if my manager says to” instead of what the business needs to maintain stability. You may also display a territorial behaviour with your manager “protecting” them from their team. Unfortunately, at this stage we often see people who are fed up and decide to leave the organisation as a ‘fix’ for the situation. Opportunity for the Rebel EAs:At this stage, you are starting to build structure and systems, but it is important to start to flip your working style from commanding and controlling to collaborative. It can be tempting to decide that you are the expert and that everyone else is wrong, but this will have a polarising effect, instead you would benefit from implementing effective listening skills and a commitment to collective problem solving. Recommendation:In our Certified High Performing EA course you will learn to understand and harness your strengths and weaknesses to succeed. We recommend you take a look at the course brochure below to find out more about how the course can help and empower you to take your seat at the table.
4.

The Independent EA

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You are killing it at work!!!... You are just beginning to feel the immense benefits of personal fulfilment, and it is all about trust. You’ve stopped blaming others and are ready to get things done! You are focused on results, and you want to find ways to improve. You're tired of excuses and often find yourself saying, “stop complaining, let’s get on with it!” There is less drama and more productivity around you. You work well in a team and with others and find ways to build relationships and communication is a two-way street. You are clear on your values, and you live by them which means others find you very trustworthy. Power, recognition and prestige is important to you which is why you are so driven by results. Opportunity for the Independent EAs:You’re starting to achieve some amazing personal and professional goals, and you have started to become accountable for your work. Because you are so focused on results, work life balance can be difficult to achieve, you would benefit at this stage from honing your delegation skills to enable transformation in others. We’d recommend acquiring a mentor mindset and empowering others to perform, it’s time to really step up and become the EA leader you were meant to be. You’re at a pivotal stage in your career. Recommendation:In our Certified High Performing EA course you will learn to understand and harness your strengths and weaknesses to succeed. We recommend you take a look at the course brochure below to find out more about how the course can help and empower you to take your seat at the table.
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The Interdependent EA

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Your core need is the need to learn and develop. You have a very high level of awareness and sense of responsibility for yourself and others. Your beliefs are all about making a difference, having an impact, and contributing in a significant way. You are purpose driven and have a high connection to the organisations purpose, vision and values. Your working style is partnering and supporting, you work collaboratively with others to deliver results to the organisation and other people. Opportunity for Interdependent EAs:You have to opportunity to really step up now and take a leadership role within the organisation. Recommendation:In our Certified High Performing EA course you will learn to understand and harness your strengths and weaknesses to succeed. We recommend you take a look at the course brochure below to find out more about how the course can help and empower you to take your seat at the table.

What type of EA are you?

Are you an Impulsive, Dependent, Rebel, Independent or Interdependent EA?Find out to understand where to focus your attention and take the next step in your career.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes