ACS 150 Leadership Quiz Copy

Embracing leadership

What is your leadership identity and how can it impact the ways you support science?

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What is your favorite part of kicking off a new project?

Brainstorming new and creative ideas to bring to the project

Learning more about what your teammates need support with to make the project successful

Reaching out and making connections between all the parties who will be involved

Creating a timeline for project completion, so you can map out every step of the journey

Brainstorming new and creative ideas to bring to the project

Learning more about what your teammates need support with to make the project successful

Reaching out and making connections between all the parties who will be involved

Creating a timeline for project completion, so you can map out every step of the journey

What motivates you as a professional?

Generating new ideas or doing something that’s never been done

Supporting and encouraging others to achieve their professional goals

Meeting new people

Looking forward to the next project or phase of your research

Generating new ideas or doing something that’s never been done

Supporting and encouraging others to achieve their professional goals

Meeting new people

Looking forward to the next project or phase of your research

What is your superpower on your team?

Envisioning new processes or ideas

Identifying opportunities for colleagues to achieve their goals and learn new skills

Making sure your team feels connected and energized throughout the year

Seeing the big picture and being able to connect the dots between organizational goals, people, and projects

Envisioning new processes or ideas

Identifying opportunities for colleagues to achieve their goals and learn new skills

Making sure your team feels connected and energized throughout the year

Seeing the big picture and being able to connect the dots between organizational goals, people, and projects

What is your biggest professional annoyance?

Receiving feedback that “this is the way things have always been done”

Inability to access resources that would enable success

People who aren’t interested in collaboration

Lack of strategic planning

Receiving feedback that “this is the way things have always been done”

Inability to access resources that would enable success

People who aren’t interested in collaboration

Lack of strategic planning

What kinds of moments give you the most joy at work?

The lightbulb moment where a new idea or process clicks

Mentoring others and supporting your team

Supporting networking and making connections to help others succeed

When a project is ahead of schedule

The lightbulb moment where a new idea or process clicks

Mentoring others and supporting your team

Supporting networking and making connections to help others succeed

When a project is ahead of schedule

THE PLANNER

As the Planner, you think ten steps ahead. You keep your team on track and deliverables on time. As a leader, you support your teammates’ success by ensuring connecting people and information. People look to you because of your ability to adapt and adjust (and make it look easy). The way you lead shapes how you support science.

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Beyond the Bench: Preparing for Business Leadership

Planner Resources

Ready to take your skill set beyond the bench? Explore our “Beyond the Bench” series to prepare for business leadership roles in the industry.

Beyond the Bench: Preparing for Business Leadership

Beyond the Bench: Business Leadership in the Chemical Sciences

Developing Communications Strategies

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn and practice communication techniques to ensure you are understood, and your requests produce your desired outcomes — from increasing event attendance to raising public awareness to spurring individuals and teams to action.

Developing Communications Strategies

Strategic Planning

Learn the difference between a plan and a strategy, and how you can take your leadership skills to the next level.

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As the Connector, you bring people and ideas together to help connect the dots and drive success. You are a natural leader, even if it isn’t a formal part of your role, because you value clear, strategic communication and authentic connection. The way you lead shapes how you support science.

THE CONNECTOR

You are

Connector Resources

Developing Communications Strategies

Collaborating Across Boundaries

Struggling to create a shared vision across teams? Perhaps, you are finding it challenging to garner commitment and buy-in? In this course, you’ll learn how to establish common goals, equity, and trust, build shared accountability, and resolve conflict.

Leading without Authority

Learn how to lead the charge, even if you aren’t formally in charge. In this interactive workshop you’ll hone your ability to influence, build trust, and improve collaboration.

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As the Mentor, you know how to identify strengths and opportunities for others to succeed. Your colleagues might often come to you for advice, encouragement, or feedback. People trust you because they value your perspective and natural ability to lead and influence. The way you lead shapes how you support science.

THE MENTOR

You are

Leading Inclusive Teams

Discover how your mindset shapes your leadership style and team dynamics. This immersive workshop explores the power of growth mindset to foster inclusion, navigate conflict, and build high-performing teams.

Coaching and Feedback

Improve your ability to coach, provide meaningful feedback, and advocate for your colleagues. In this course, you’ll learn more about how to identify and overcome performance issues collaboratively and help your team find success.

Leading Change

How do you keep a team confident, focused, and organized when your activities and parameters are in flux? Maybe you are helping implement a new process or technology? No matter what change you are facing, this course will equip you with the skills and help you develop the managerial agility to help your teams (whether you are in a position of leadership or not) achieve success.

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You are the Innovator. People consider you a visionary and might often come to you to brainstorm. You are adaptable, agile, and creative. You tend to enjoy working on new projects or being immersed in environments that challenge you. The way you lead shapes how you support science.

THE INNOVATOR

You are

Collaborating Across Boundaries

Leading Change

Fostering Innovation

Dig deeper into your creative side and learn how to generate new ideas independently and on teams. In this course, you’ll learn how to identify barriers to innovation, encourage diverse perspectives, and effectively challenge traditional approaches to brainstorming.

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Leading Change

Coaching and Feedback

Leading Inclusive Teams

Fostering Innovation

Leading Change

Collaborating Across Boundaries

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Creating a timeline for project completion, so you can map out every step of the journey

Reaching out and making connections between all the parties who will be involved

Learning more about what your teammates need support with to make the project successful

Brainstorming new and creative ideas to bring to the project

Next Question

Looking forward to the next project or phase of your research

Meeting new people

Supporting and encouraging others to achieve their professional goals

Generating new ideas or doing something that’s never been done

Next Question

Seeing the big picture and being able to connect the dots between organizational goals, people, and projects

Making sure your team feels connected and energized throughout the year

Identifying opportunities for colleagues to achieve their goals and learn new skills

Envisioning new processes or ideas

Next Question

Lack of strategic planning

People who aren’t interested in collaboration

Inability to access resources that would enable success

Receiving feedback that “this is the way things have always been done”

Next Question

When a project is ahead of schedule

Supporting networking and making connections to help others succeed

Mentoring others and supporting your team

The lightbulb moment where a new idea or process clicks

Beyond the Bench: Business Leadership in the Chemical Sciences

Mentor Resources

Innovator Resources

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Leading without Authority

Developing Communications Strategies

Collaborating Across Boundaries

Creating a timeline for project completion, so you can map out every step of the journey

Reaching out and making connections between all the parties who will be involved

Learning more about what your teammates need support with to make the project successful

Brainstorming new and creative ideas to bring to the project

Generating new ideas or doing something that’s never been done

Supporting and encouraging others to achieve their professional goals

Meeting new people

Looking forward to the next project or phase of your research

Envisioning new processes or ideas

Identifying opportunities for colleagues to achieve their goals and learn new skills

Making sure your team feels connected and energized throughout the year

Seeing the big picture and being able to connect the dots between organizational goals, people, and projects

Receiving feedback that “this is the way things have always been done”

Inability to access resources that would enable success

People who aren’t interested in collaboration

Lack of strategic planning