Self-Alignment Assessment
Stephanie Trunzo
CEO MERGE * Oracle & IBM * Infinitely curious technology executive, sparking change at the intersection of Health & Consumer industries
In part it is the ADHD, but in part it is just how I am made - I get super energized by new ideas, when I think I can learn something, when I am curious, and when I am building or creating. The flip side is after a few years, that same project or role loses its luster. Or, people make assumptions that because you are good at something, you must enjoy it. When I have found myself at crossroads in my career or life, or when someone asks me the dreaded question about what do I see as my next role, I’ve always been at a loss.
A few years ago, I decided I needed some better way of articulating what I want. And, just as importantly, where I can add value and impact. I sketched a 2x2 on my whiteboard, and attempted to balance out this mysterious equation of Skill and Enjoyment. What took shape as I plotted words and ideas and roles and tasks into the graph has become a tool I keep returning to: the Self-Alignment Assessment.
So, your turn!
Go here, download the template and follow the instructions. ??????
I come back to this self-alignment assessment, both to reflect on prior version as well as start fresh every once in a while to create a new one, and it reorients me. It can become a cheat sheet to your own self.
I want to know how it goes for you! Give it a try and let me know what cool things you learn about yourself. (And if anyone knows how to rap, and wants to teach a hopeless student, let me know!)
Stephanie Trunzo | Infinitely Curious Technology Executive
Thanks for sharing, you're singing my song. Love the curiosity, learning, stretching, growing and the feeling that goes with it as challenges are conquered, but don't want to stick with the same thing forever, boredom and weariness sets in. Look forward to using this tool.
Growth Executive | Management Consulting Leader | Public Sector Tech Strategist | Fractional C-Suite Officer | CHIEF | Inclusivity & Diversity Champion | Board Member | Punk
1 年Love this, and love that it's ok to acknoledge changing motivations over a career! So there with you on creating and leading, but phasing out in operating/optimizing!