50 Vital Questions for Independents

The following 10 questions have been taken from the above article by John Niland

Scoring yourself

2 for an “Unequivocal Yes”
1 for a “Maybe / Sometimes”
0 for “generally No”

Type your score in each box beside the question. Any boxes left blank will be assumed to be 0 (generally no)

	1	Can I build relationships rapidly?
	2	Have I the ability to demonstrate tangible results within a few days / weeks; proving effectiveness from day one?
	3	Do I have the wholehearted support of my family?
	4	Having worked in a variety of organisations and cultures, can I adapt quickly to different styles of management or culture?
	5	Am I self-motivated? In particular, have I a positive approach to rejection?
	6	Am I a confident negotiator – particularly where it concerns my fees?
	7	Am I free from recurring health problems; with healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels (all checked in the last 3 years)?
	8	Am I wiling to invest at least 5% of annual turnover in the skills of building a professional reputation (separate from the MBA’s or other professional qualifications)?
	9	Have I made provision for my retirement, or am I making provision for investment i.e. trading money for money, not time for money?
	10	If called to speak about my particular sector or specialism can I deliver a thought-provoking and insightful presentation with impact?

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