Individual and Group Assessments

These assessments are designed to help individuals and groups reflect on how communication is currently happening in their work and relationships.

Many people are aware that they need to “have the conversation,” but very few are given the opportunity to slow down and examine the beliefs and habits that shape how those conversations unfold. These tools create a simple way to notice both.

The assessments explore two important dimensions of communication: mindsets and skills.

Communication mindsets are the implicit and explicit beliefs we bring into conversations. They include our assumptions about conflict, our willingness to stay engaged when conversations become uncomfortable, and our beliefs about whether productive dialogue is possible.

Communication skills are the observable behaviors that support effective dialogue. These include how we open conversations, pause when tensions rise, listen and paraphrase for understanding, ask curious questions, and close conversations with clarity.

When people reflect on both mindsets and skills, communication becomes something that can be understood, practiced, and improved over time rather than something people simply hope will go well.

These assessments are not intended as a grading tool. They are a way to notice patterns, surface opportunities for growth, and begin more intentional conversations about how we communicate with one another.