Oxygen Manager Assessment Suite
Breathe New Life into Leadership with the Oxygen Manager Assessment Suite
This framework helps organisations identify, assess, and develop first-time managers, ensuring they excel in their roles. Grounded in behavioural science and powered by advanced technology, it provides data-driven insights into key managerial traits.
What is Project Oxygen?
Google’s Project Oxygen began with the goal of understanding what makes a great manager. It measures critical traits such as communication, decision-making, and team leadership, providing actionable insights into managerial effectiveness. Project Oxygen’s success included improved team cohesion, higher employee satisfaction, and increased productivity, setting a benchmark for leadership excellence.
What Does the Oxygen Manager Assessment Suite Evaluate?
Behavioural Competencies
Assess critical behavioural competencies that are essential for managerial success such as:
- Communication Skills: Articulating ideas clearly and effectively to foster understanding and alignment.
- Decision-Making: Demonstrating sound judgement under pressure to drive outcomes.
- Team Leadership: Inspiring and guiding teams to achieve shared goals, even in dynamic environments.
Key Drivers & Motivators
Understanding what drives and motivates individuals is pivotal for developing impactful managers, particularly in addressing challenges like employee engagement and retention and aligning team goals with organisational objectives.
- Intrinsic Motivation: The inner drive to achieve excellence and mastery.
- Value Alignment: Ensuring personal values align with organisational goals.
- Career Aspirations: Identifying long-term ambitions and aligning them with leadership pathways.
How Do We Measure First-Time Managers?
Workstyle Preferences
ADEPT-15 is a scientifically validated assessment tool developed by Aon to evaluate 15 distinct personality traits critical to workplace success. It provides:
- Actionable Insights: Traits like emotional resilience and collaboration are measured to help managers foster teamwork and stay composed under pressure.
- Custom Fit: Integrates personality insights with role-specific demands for better alignment.
- Proven Results: Organisations using ADEPT-15 have reported improved team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.
Interests and Motivation
Views is a tool that measures individuals on 18 underlying interests and motivating factors, providing deep insights into what drives a person at work. It evaluates:
- Intrinsic Interests: Identifies what activities and roles energise individuals.
- Motivating Factors: Highlights key drivers that influence workplace behaviour and decision-making.
- Workplace Alignment: Assesses how personal motivations align with organisational goals and team dynamics.
Understanding these factors helps organisations align roles with individual strengths and foster a more engaged and productive workforce.
Types of Results Output for Oxygen Managers
The insights gathered through the Oxygen Managers Framework provide actionable, data-driven results to enhance leadership development. Key features include:
Interactive Dashboards
Visualise strengths, areas for improvement, and team dynamics for better decision-making.
Detailed Reporting
Gain in-depth insights into behavioural competencies, motivators, and leadership potential.
Strategic Impact
Use personalised development plans and succession strategies to build a resilient leadership pipeline and drive organisational success.
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