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3-MINUTE COMMUNICATION SKILLS TEST

Use our free, research-based online test to test your communication skills
Download your free personalised report and Action Plan to see how you did – and how to improve!

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How Well Do You Communicate?

Would you like to see what kind of communicator you are? And how effective you are? Will the results match what you think?

Our free 3-Minute Communication Style Quiz has been used by thousands of people to assess (anonymously) how they communicate. Complete it and you can download an immediate and detailed report on the sort of mistakes you make – and how to fix them! It's fun, easy to do - and will show you how you can become a more effective communicator.

Here's a great way to test your communication style and skills:

  • Anonymous - none of your details are stored!
  • Takes just 3 minutes with 15 research-backed multiple choice questions
  • AMAZINGLY accurate results
  • FREE personalised online report
  • Action Plan showing you how to IMPROVE!

We hope you find it as useful as thousands of others have done.

But this is important: you must answer these questions with what REALLY applies to you, not what you'd LIKE to be the case. Your report will be based solely on the answers you give, and no-one else needs to see it, so be completely truthful!

Instructions

Scroll down the page: there are 15 questions that will appear as you mouse over them: just click to select the answer for each.

Don't worry if any scenario doesn't apply directly to you, just imagine yourself in an equivalent situation.

And remember:

  • Don't over-think it
  • If none apply, pick the closest match
  • Be honest
Have fun and we hope you find it useful!

Great Tips on Using the Test
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Question 1
Where are you most comfortable expressing your ideas?
Expressing thoughts
Talking one on one
Giving a speech or a presentation
Discussing them with a group of people
You prefer to keep your ideas to yourself
Planning and putting it in writing
Question 2
Which ONE of these characteristics MOST applies to you?
Communication personality
Persuasive
Helpful
Organised
Decisive
Shy or quiet
Question 3
How do you usually participate in group discussions?
Group discussion
You usually prefer not to get involved
You get involved and interact freely with the group
You listen and only speak when you have a suggestion
You prefer to focus on helping people to reach the best decision
You lead the discussion and express your thoughts
Question 4
How would other people say you communicate?
Type of communicator
Quiet and thoughtful
Reserved and hesitant
Supportive and encouraging
Driven and vocal
Outgoing and engaging
Question 5
When making a major purchasing decision, you are likely to:
Making a purchasing decision
Talk to other people to get their views
Let someone else make the decision for you
Consider how other people will be affected
Read reviews, then ask others what they think
Trust your ability to research and make your own decision
Question 6
How do you react when others become emotional around you?
Emotional reaction
You tell them what you think is best for them
You notice, but prefer to keep out of it
You aren't sure how to act
You try to make them laugh
You listen and try to comfort them
Question 7
If you disagree with someone's opinion, what do you do?
Disagree with opinion
Attempt to understand their point of view
Try to persuade them to agree with you
Avoid confronting them in case their feelings are hurt
Say nothing because you prefer to avoid an argument
Tell them that you disagree and say why
Question 8
When working on a problem with other people, you:
Working with others
Prefer to take the initiative and sort it out quickly
Try to find a collective solution
Let other people find the answer
Allow others to lead and help if needed
Devise a plan and look for ways to assist others
Question 9
How do you feel about speaking in front of a group?
Presenting to a group
You try to avoid it if at all possible
You enjoy the opportunity to convey your ideas
You like the idea but not the pressure it creates
You will do it as long as it helps out in some way
You don't mind doing it, if you are able to plan
Question 10
How do you feel about asking others for help?
Asking for help
You don't mind: you often ask
You feel uncomfortable so you try to avoid it
You prefer to find your own solutions to problems
It's usually you who gives help to others
You generally don't need to do this
Question 11
While having a conversation, you:
Having a conversation
Enjoy sharing your views and opinions
Actively take part but can get distracted
Like to learn from other people
Easily lose interest
Often lead the conversation
Question 12
When someone has a new way of doing something, do you:
Having a new idea
Welcome it and see whether you can use it
Discuss and exchange thoughts with them
Assess the merits of their approach before you react
Let them go their own way
Try to adapt and improve it
Question 13
How do you feel about giving orders or instructions?
Super hero
It's OK, provided you have proper justification
You prefer to collaborate with others, not give orders
You instinctively try to avoid it
You are wary in case there is any opposition
You are very happy to do it
Question 14
Two of your close friends are arguing. What do you do?
Friends arguing
Ask them to stop
Intervene if it will affect other people
Try to defuse the situation regardless
Leave them to it
Listen and see if you can help to resolve it
Question 15
When attending a social event, you are most likely to:
Social occasion communicate
Talk to people you already know
Interact with different people, even if you don't know them
See if anyone looks out of place and speak to them
Observe others and see who is more approachable
You don't go to social events very much


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