McMillanAI · AI at Work · Manager Track

Pre-Assessment

Before the program begins, take an honest read of where you are today. There are no right answers and this is not a test — it is a starting point. You will rate these same statements again at the end, so you can see how far you have moved. Allow about fifteen minutes.

Your Details

Your work email links this pre-assessment to the one you complete at the end of the program. Please use the same email both times.

Full name *
Work email *
Use the same email for your post-assessment so your results can be compared.
Cohort or organization
If you know your cohort name or have been told one, enter it here.
Role & Context

A short read of your role. This personalizes how the program is delivered. Not scored.

Which function or department do you lead? *
How many people report to you? *
How would you describe your level? *
How much is your team using AI tools in their work today? *
How often do you personally use AI tools in your work? *
What are you most concerned about as you start this program?
Capability Self-Rating

Rate each statement honestly on the scale below. You will rate these same eight statements again at the end of the program.

1 — I haven’t really done this.  ·  2 — I’ve tried it, but I’m not confident.  ·  3 — I can do this with some support.  ·  4 — I do this confidently on my own.  ·  5 — I do this confidently and could teach someone else.
Using AI on my own work. I use AI tools confidently in my own day-to-day work.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Knowing when not to use AI. I can tell when AI is the wrong tool — where human judgment has to stay.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Judging AI output. I can judge whether something AI produced is good enough to actually use.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Defining the work. I can define and document one of my team’s workflows clearly enough that it could be improved.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Setting a baseline and target. I can set a baseline and a measurable target for a piece of my team’s work.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Leading a build. I could lead the creation of a working AI prototype for a real task on my team.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Facilitating the conversation. I can lead an honest team conversation about AI — drawing out real reactions, including the difficult ones.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Bringing people through change. I can help a resistant or anxious team member move forward with a change, rather than around them.
Haven’t done thisCould teach it
Reflections

Two short questions, in your own words. Not scored.

What skills do you most want to build through this program?
What are your biggest concerns about AI?