The Workplace Issues Survey 2007

Please answer as many questions as possible
helping us understand how you see the issues and needs in your organization.

You should use your mouse or TAB key to move from field to field.

For Starters...

In simple terms, what are 2-3 of the top challenges in your organization (e.g., 'moving plant locations,' or 'keeping good people,' or 'holding off bankers.')
To address these challenges, how important are your people's attitudes / feelings? (those in the organization)
To address these challenges, how important are other people's attitudes / feelings? (those outside the organization)

A Few Demographics...

In what sector do you (primarily) operate?

or other:

What's your position:

or other:

What size is your organization (employees)?
In what region are you based?

Two "People Challenges"...

Which of these 'people issues' is the 1st biggest challenge in your organization?


Other:

How important is this issue?
1 = somewhat important
2 = fairly important
3 = important
4 = highly important
5 = essential
If you were talking to a colleague and saying, “we have a problem with ___,” what word(s) would you use to state this problem?

How important are emotional intelligence skills in addressing this problem?
1 = totally unimportant
2 = slightly important
3 = somewhat important
4 = important
5 = essential
1 - If you were to work on this problem, to whom in the organization would you go to get help?


Other:

Which of these 'people issues' is the 2nd biggest challenge in your organization?


Other:

How important is this issue?
1 = somewhat important
2 = fairly important
3 = important
4 = highly important
5 = essential
If you were talking to a colleague and saying, “we have a problem with ___,” what word(s) would you use to state this problem?

How important are emotional intelligence skills in addressing this problem?
1 = totally unimportant
2 = slightly important
3 = somewhat important
4 = important
5 = essential
1 - If you were to work on this problem, to whom in the organization would you go to get help?


Other:

A Few Final Points...

How effectively does your organization make & sustain change?
When change is communicated, is it clear how the changes will help the organization meet it's purpose (vision & mission)?
How aware are you of 'emotional intelligence' and how it can be used in the workplace?
Is the development of emotional intelligence a priority in your organization? Why or why not?

Can we contact you to discuss your answers further? If so, please enter your name and email or phone:
Would you like to receive a report on our findings in this survey? If so, please enter your email address:
Do you have a team or business unit we could assess for future research? If so, please enter your name, email and phone:
Any additional comments?

Would you be willing to
invite two other leaders whose opinion you respect to take this survey.?


Thank you.

Workplace Issues Study ©2007 Six Seconds Institute for Organizational Performance