Assessment tool – Mediate Your Future

Welcome to the assessment tool.In a moment, you'll answer a series of questions.By answering them, you'll discover your strengths and areas for improvement in three fields:

cultural mediation
entrepreneurship
project management

At the end, you'll receive short feedback and a list of resources that will help you develop in all of those fields.Let's begin!

How do you integrate EU values (diversity, inclusion) when preparing an activity?

I know it is important, but I don't know how to include them concretely.

I try to include an aspect of diversity if I am explicitly asked to do so.

I don't really think about it; I focus solely on the facts.

Inclusion is at the heart of my approach: I create bridges between heritage and values.

I design my activity so that it is understandable to various audiences.

How do you perceive the link between your local heritage and European identity?

I am starting to understand that local history is part of a larger whole.

I demonstrate that protecting my heritage means protecting Europe's diversity.

I see no link between the two.

I think they are two totally separate things.

I can explain how a local monument reflects European influences.

Do you believe that individual actions within a cultural mediation project can contribute to social change?

Quite a bit: every mediation action sows seeds of active citizenship.

Not at all: an individual action has no impact on society.

A lot: mediation is a powerful driver of democracy and inclusion.

Moderately: it can raise awareness among a few people in one's surroundings.

Very little: the impact remains limited to a very small circle.

How do you apply your mediation skills when faced with a difficult audience?

I try a few interaction techniques learned during training.

I cut the visit short because I don't know how to capture their attention.

I analyse the blockage and propose an alternative approach (game, debate).

I feel lost and wait for someone else to handle the situation.

I see it as a challenge and adapt my posture to create a real dialogue.

When designing a cultural mediation event, what primarily guides your choice of local heritage and how you use it?

I choose heritage mainly for its aesthetic or touristic appeal.

I consider both its cultural value and its potential to raise awareness about sustainability or diversity.

I choose heritage that is well-known in the community, but without clearly linking it to social themes.

I strategically select heritage to address themes such as sustainability, cultural diversity, and active citizenship.

I involve the community in the selection process and use heritage as a tool to promote participation, inclusion, and civic responsibility.

After reading the texts and case studies, how would you describe your understanding of cultural mediation and its connection to EU values such as inclusion, democracy, and cultural diversity?

My understanding is still quite basic, and I struggle to connect it to EU values.

I understand the general concept, but I am unsure how to apply it in concrete projects.

I have a clearer understanding and can recognise some of my own relevant strengths.

I clearly understand how cultural mediation can strengthen inclusion, participation, and diversity in heritage-based projects.

I feel confident in my role as a cultural mediator and able to fully integrate these values into project design.

When designing a cultural mediation event, how confident do you feel in using participatory techniques (e.g., storytelling, digital tools, active workshops) in a way that supports inclusion and active citizenship?

I intentionally design participatory activities with attention to inclusion and active engagement.

I use some participatory techniques, but without a clear inclusive strategy.

I feel fairly confident using different techniques and adapting them to the audience.

I strategically integrate diverse techniques to foster empowerment, participation, and active citizenship.

I mainly rely on traditional, less interactive methods.

How do you apply your skills to real-world or job-related situations?

It is difficult for me to recognise my skills and strengths

I clearly connect my skills to work or project opportunities.

I don’t consider my skills as something useful outside school or training.

I see that I can apply some of my skills to the real world, and I try to.

I confidently promote my skills and adapt them to different contexts.

When you have an idea for a project or activity, what do you usually do?

I discuss them with friends or family and consider possible steps.

I plan how to make them happen and look for opportunities to act.

I plan everything in my head, but don’t take action.

I develop the idea and try to make it happen.

I usually don’t develop my ideas or share them with others.

How do you feel about teamwork and collaboration?

I’m everywhere: I help coordinate, I motivate, and I support the team.

I cooperate when needed.

I can collaborate, but prefer working alone.

I enjoy teamwork and communicate well with teammates.

I don’t like working with others.

How do you react when facing a problem or obstacle?

I feel stuck, feel lost and wait for someone else to solve it.

I reflect on and analyse the problem and look for alternative solutions.

I give up if the problem seems too difficult.

I see it as a challenge and adapt my approach to resolve any issues.

I try a few solutions, usually with support from others.

How do you approach planning and decision-making?

I plan strategically, assess risks, and adjust when needed.

I plan only when necessary.

I avoid planning and act without thinking ahead.

I set clear goals and plan actions carefully.

I plan basic steps but stay flexible.

How do you deal with failure or negative feedback?

It is a learning opportunity, just another step towards perfection.

I feel uncomfortable and avoid such situations.

I accept feedback, but find it hard to use.

It motivates me to implement a new approach and improve my work.

It’s very personal for me, and I feel discouraged.

How comfortable are you with taking initiative?

I often take initiative, suggest improvements and don’t stand behind.

I don’t like responsibility and prefer receiving clear instructions.

In familiar situations, it happens that I take the initiative.

Initiative is my second name, and I motivate others to act.

I take initiative only when necessary, and no one else has done it.

When problems arise in the project:

I do not react, because people might feel bad and leave.

I struggle with it on my own.

I ask for advice from one or two people from the project’s team.

I discuss it with my family or friends.

I discuss it with the project’s team, and we find solutions together.

In my moment of doubt in the project’s success or sense, I:

I allow myself for that, because I see it as an integral part of a project manager's life.

Try to analyse why it came in this specific moment.

Listen to motivational podcasts.

Feel guilty, because it’s a great project.

Try to push bad feelings away.

How do you perceive the role of a project manager in a cultural or heritage-based project?

I think the project manager mainly organises tasks decided by others.

I see the project manager mainly as someone who follows instructions.

I see the project manager as a leader who gives meaning, direction and coherence to the project.

I see the project manager as a coordinator between people and activities.

I see the project manager as someone who plans, adapts and supports the team.

How confident do you feel about managing a project from idea to implementation?

I feel able to manage a project with limited support.

I could manage parts of a project with guidance.

I don’t feel capable of managing a project.

I feel fully confident managing a project independently.

I would need constant support to manage a project.

When problems occur, I usually:

Try not to see them.

Solve them and reflect on why they occurred and how to avoid them in the future.

Have ideas for multiple solutions, but struggle with which one to choose.

I promise myself to do something, but truly hope the issues will disappear.

I solve them, forget and move forward.

How do you apply the skills gained during the trainings you participate in?

They are fully integrated into the way I design and manage projects.

I recognise these skills but rarely use them.

I regularly apply them to structure and improve my projects.

I sometimes apply them in simple situations.

I find it difficult to apply these skills in practice.

When it comes to multitasking – managing different activities at the same time, you:

Choose one that is the most important for you and handle it.

Try to handle each of them, one after another

Don’t have a problem with it, but sometimes you forget about one or two things.

Feel confident about managing multiple tasks at the same time.

Let it go and let things happen, whatever they want.