The essential assessment for modern managers
Unlock clear, research-backed insights into managerial strengths and areas for growth – plus suggested resources to support skill development – with the Manager Skills Assessment.
Your data-driven path to managerial success
The Manager Skills Assessment (MSA) is more than just a diagnostic tool -it’s a research-backed assessment designed to help managers understand their strengths, uncover development areas, and take action with confidence. Assess 12 essential skills proven to drive team and organizational success, and gain a personalized, data-driven roadmap for leadership growth.
Why choose the Manager Skills Assessment?
- Built on research: Scientifically validated, evaluating 12 critical skills across 4 key areas (emotional intelligence, setting expectations, developing people and motivating people) proven to drive leadership success.
- More than just insights: Unlike standard self-assessments, MSA provides clear, practical action steps to improve.
- Objective & data-driven: No peer reviews, no bias – just clear, measurable insights you can trust.
- For individuals & organizations: Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an L&D team supporting managers, MSA provides a roadmap for long-term growth
Features & benefits
Accurate science-backed insights
Get a detailed evaluation of 12 essential management skills based on research, not guesswork.
Personalized reports for actionable growth
Receive granular, downloadable insights – perfect for both self-improvement and team-wide leadership strategies.
Targeted learning recommendations
Connect your results to Skill Bites, and curated learning resources inside the Mindtools Content Hub.
Self-paced & easy to use
Complete the assessment anytime, anywhere in less than 40 minutes.
Scalable insights for organizations
Benchmark performance across teams, track improvements, and identify key leadership trends.
For Organizations
Wasted L&D spend, ineffective training, and managers struggling without the right support can hurt retention and performance. MSA helps you pinpoint skill gaps, track leadership trends, and benchmark performance, ensuring development investments go where they’re needed most. Without it, leadership training remains a guessing game – but with MSA, you develop confident, capable managers who drive business success.
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Speak to our team
Why not book a no-obligation consultation call with us to discuss your organization’s learning and development objectives and how to maximise your budget.
Find out how Mindtools can:
- Empower employees with a wide array of skills
- Boost employee productivity and engagement
- Cultivate a connection between learning and business objectives
- Drive ROI through better leadership and management development.