Boundary setting, Balance and Building Confidence at Work Quiz

Why does Anise say getting the balance right matters?

A. It guarantees faster promotions for managers B. It eliminates the need for delegation entirely C. It builds trust, gives your team confidence, helps everyone thrive, and avoids burnout D. It mainly reduces email volume

How does Anise reframe delegation?

A. Delegation is only for senior leaders B. Delegation is not dumping - it’s developing C. Delegation should be used only during peak periods D. Delegation means handing off only low-value tasks

Why does Anise call delegation a “dual-purpose tool”?

A. It gives you protected deep-work time and develops your team B. It reduces the number of meetings and holidays taken C. It ensures tasks are completed faster regardless of fit D. It prevents managers from being interrupted

What check-in practice does Anise recommend after delegating?

A. Tell people to send updates whenever they remember B. Avoid setting any check-ins to prevent micromanaging C. Ask for updates only at month-end reviews D. Agree a specific time (e.g., ‘next Tuesday at 4pm’) so they’re supported without being micromanaged

What’s a sign boundaries are handled poorly?

A. Fewer calendar invites B. More project ownership by the team C. Shorter stand-ups D. Firefighting, sending/answering emails at 2 a.m., and staff churn from exhaustion

Where does Anise say to start when setting boundaries?

A. Start with yourself - set clear expectations for when you’re ‘on’ and ‘off’ B. Start with a team-wide survey C. Start by declining all meeting invitess D. Start by asking HR to publish a policy

How does Anise describe maintaining boundaries over time?

A. As a single decision you make once B. As something that should never change C. As a series of small, consistent steps - not a one-time fix D. It’s a chance to build trust and look at what’s really going on

Which trio does Anise say underpins confidence?

A. Control, compliance, consequence B. Clarity, consistency, and care C. Charisma, courage, competitiveness D. Candour, creativity, collaboration

What is authority primarily about?

A. Job title and hierarchy B. Owning the loudest voice in the room C. Having all the answers at all times D. Presence - how you show up (clear, consistent, calm) and owning decisions

Which meeting behavior does Anise recommend to build confidence and gravitas?

A. In team meetings, speak first to set the tone B. In peer/senior meetings, avoid speaking unless asked C. Offer no follow-up even if you don’t know the answer D. In team meetings: listen first, speak last; in peer/senior meetings: make sure you speak at least once

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