Engineering Lead Growth Assessment
Shipping fast means nothing if the codebase is falling apart.
See if you're building the engineering culture that sustains speed, quality, and innovation — or just sprinting toward burnout.
Find My Growth AreasFree · 5 minutes · No sign-up required · Based on the Dreyfus skill model
Sound Familiar?
These are the patterns we see in Engineering Leads who haven't mapped their blind spots yet.
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You ship fast but the technical debt is quietly compounding
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Your team follows practices without understanding the principles behind them
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You solve engineering problems but avoid the people and culture challenges
Here's What You'll Get
Your personalised Engineering Lead Growth Wheel with Dreyfus-level scoring across six competency pillars
Software Craftsmanship & Quality
Advanced Practitioner
DevOps & Delivery Culture
Practitioner
Emergent Architecture & Innovation
Expert
Sample results — your scores will be unique to you
What You'll Walk Away With
Not another generic quiz. A precision diagnostic built on the Dreyfus model by practitioners who've coached hundreds of Engineering Leads.
Your Blind Spots, Revealed
See exactly which skills are holding you back — the specific gaps to close, not just a vague "needs improvement."
A Targeted Growth Plan
Curated articles, learning series, and workshops matched to your weaknesses — chosen for where you are right now.
Your Mastery Roadmap
Know your Dreyfus level in each area and understand exactly what "next level" looks like for you.
How It Works
Answer 30 questions
Honest self-rating on observable behaviours. No trick questions — just 5 minutes of focused reflection.
Get your Growth Wheel
Dreyfus-scored across 6 pillars — see your strengths, your weak spots, and where you sit on the mastery spectrum.
Follow your growth map
Curated articles, learning series, and workshops — matched to your exact development needs.
Six Pillars of Engineering Lead Mastery
Each pillar is scored against the Dreyfus model — from Beginner to Expert. You'll see exactly where you stand in each area and what to do about it.
Built by Practitioners, Not Theorists
Created by John McFadyen, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with 20+ years of experience and 2,500+ agile professionals coached. The competency frameworks are grounded in the Scrum Alliance competency models and refined through thousands of hours of real-world transformation work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this for engineering managers or individual contributors?
It's designed for engineering leads who influence technical culture — whether that's through formal management or technical leadership. If you shape how your team builds software, this is for you.
Does this cover AI/ML engineering practices?
Yes. The Augmented Engineering Mastery pillar specifically covers AI-assisted development, ethical AI integration, and how to leverage modern tools to multiply team capability.
Is this really free?
Yes, completely free. You get your full Growth Wheel, Dreyfus-level scores for all six competency pillars, and personalised growth recommendations — no credit card, no sign-up required.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The assessment has 30 questions — five per competency pillar. Each question asks you to rate yourself against an observable behaviour, so there are no trick questions or lengthy scenarios.
What's the Dreyfus model?
The Dreyfus model of skill acquisition describes five stages of mastery — from Beginner through to Expert. Unlike generic scoring, Dreyfus levels map to specific, observable behaviours at each stage.
Can I retake it?
Absolutely. Retaking every few months helps you track growth over time and see how deliberate practice shifts your scores.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your results are stored locally in your browser. If you choose to create an account later, your data stays private and is never shared or sold.
“The engineering leaders who shape the future are the ones honest about where they are today.”
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