Individual Relationship Assessment

Purpose:

Evaluate your current relationship strength with each team member and identify specific areas for improvement.

Instructions:

Complete this assessment for each team member. Rate each statement on a scale of 1-5, where 1 = “Not at all true” and 5 = “Completely true.”

Team Member:

Communication Quality

I know this person’s preferred communication style and adapt to it consistently

This person proactively shares challenges and concerns with me

Our conversations go beyond task updates to include personal and professional development

I can sense when this person is struggling, even in remote interactions

This person asks me questions and seeks advice beyond required check-ins

Trust and Transparency

This person is honest with me about workload and capacity concerns

I share appropriate context and decision-making rationale with this person

This person feels comfortable disagreeing with me or questioning decisions

We both acknowledge mistakes and learn from them openly

This person trusts me to support them during challenging times

Individual Understanding

I know what motivates and energizes this person in their work

I understand this person’s career goals and development interest

I’m aware of personal circumstances that may affect their work

I know their preferred working style and schedule

I understand what types of recognition and feedback work best for them

Relationship Investment

I spend quality one-on-one time with this person weekly

I remember details from previous conversations and follow up appropriately

I advocate for this person’s interests and development opportunities

I adjust my management approach based on their individual needs

I express genuine empathy and understanding for their challenges

Total Score: 0/100

Relationship Development Plan

Top 3 Relationship Strengths:

Top 3 Areas for Improvement:

Specific Actions (Next 30 Days):

Week 1:

Week 2:

Week 3:

Week 4:

Success Metrics:

How will you know the relationship is improving?

What changes in communication or behavior will you look for?

When will you reassess this relationship?