Different situations demand different management styles. Most of us have a default style, but to be effective in multiple situations, we need to have flexibility in style.

As you think back on your past managers, you have probably had good managers along with some that were maybe not so great. Knowing your management style, along with its flaws and strengths can help build your leadership skills while creating valuable long-term relationships.

When we lead for the first time, we tend to adopt a style of leadership that feels natural, or that we’ve experienced from someone else. But there are many approaches available to us, and an effective leader is able to adapt their style according to the situation and the team involved.

This may sound obvious, but it’s not always easy to do. For example, if you’re working with a team of highly skilled individuals who have worked together for some time, they may not appreciate direct leadership or direction as much as they would if they were a new team in need of guidance.

The leader’s ability to adapt their style is crucial for ensuring that their team members feel comfortable, confident and valued so that they can perform at their best.

Take this 12-question quiz to discover your natural management style and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of your approach.

Taken all together, the result should help you get a snapshot of what your management style looks like. The best approach to management isn’t a set of generic rules but something that can be tailored to fit different situations. And by taking the quiz, you now have a better idea of where your management style fits–and where it might not.