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The Ambiguity 360™

Answer all 30 statements

Think about your current workplace over roughly the last 90 days. Answer based on what usually happens — not the best day, worst day, or what you believe should happen. If you're between jobs, answer using your most recent sustained work experience.

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Checkpoint 1 of 3

My Leader Experience

1. My leader makes it clear which priorities should come first.
2. When a decision changes, my leader explains what changed and what it affects.
3. I leave important conversations unsure whether an idea was discussed or a decision was actually made.
4. My leader clearly identifies who owns the next step.
5. My leader defines what successful completion looks like for important work.
6. My leader creates frequent clarification loops by giving direction without enough usable context.
7. My leader adjusts expectations when priorities or available capacity materially change.
8. My leader gives feedback early enough for me to improve before a problem becomes serious.
9. I can ask my leader for clarification without being treated as difficult or incapable.
10. My leader can acknowledge uncertainty without transferring confusion to everyone else.

Checkpoint 2 of 3

My Workplace Experience

11. Important workplace decisions are communicated in a way people can use.
12. Priorities shift so often that work becomes difficult to finish well.
13. People generally understand which work matters most right now.
14. Teams understand where their responsibilities begin and end.
15. Work is often duplicated or dropped because ownership is unclear.
16. Meetings usually end with clear next steps, owners, and timing.
17. The organization's expectations generally match the time, people, and resources available.
18. New or changing responsibilities are supported with enough context to perform them.
19. People can raise risks or disagree without being labeled as negative.
20. People often agree publicly while remaining confused or concerned privately.

Checkpoint 3 of 3

My Personal Ambiguity Capability

21. When direction is incomplete, I identify what I know, what I am assuming, and what still needs confirmation.
22. I can choose a reasonable next step without waiting for every detail.
23. When priorities conflict, I surface the tradeoff instead of silently guessing.
24. I confirm ownership, timing, and the definition of completion before investing significant effort.
25. I document decisions or agreements that materially affect my work.
26. I help turn broad direction into clear actions for myself and, when appropriate, others.
27. I notice when navigating uncertainty is becoming unsustainable and communicate what support is needed.
28. After priorities change, I can reset my plan without losing sight of the intended outcome.
29. I ask clarifying questions even when others appear ready to move on.
30. I can raise a concern respectfully without needing certainty that others will agree.