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Organizational Leadership Assessment

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Welcome to your Organizational Leadership Assessment

Taking a few moments to assess where you stand with the leadership principles we’ve covered isn't just about "checking a box"—it's about intentional growth. By honestly identifying the gap between knowing these concepts and consistently applying them, you gain a clear roadmap for your professional development and your organization's future. This assessment helps us pinpoint exactly where you’re excelling and where you might need a little extra support, ensuring the next steps we take together are perfectly aligned with your unique leadership journey and the objectives you want to achieve.

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Strategic Forecasting: Review and update your 10-year strategic issue forecast.


Tactical Execution: Execute quarterly tactical planning sessions with your leadership team.


Metrics & Learning: Track and report on organizational productivity and learning metrics.


Mission Alignment: Conduct "Mission/Vision" alignment checks across all departments.


Decision Audit: Audit internal decision-making processes for clarity and accountability.


Performance Systems: Verify performance review system compliance and overall effectiveness.


Budget Integration: Confirm direct alignment between organizational objectives and the budget.


Stakeholder Engagement: Refine budget presentation materials for boards/councils.


Culture Audit: Conduct a formal assessment of current organizational culture health.


Team Standards: Define and evaluate high-performance "team" standards at all levels.


Barrier Removal: Identify and mitigate specific obstacles currently hindering team performance.


Adult Leadership Modeling: Self-assess leadership’s role in modeling cultural expectations.


Communication Flow: Audit communication flow (up, down, left, and right) for bottlenecks.


Employee Feedback: Administer an employee survey and publish a clear action plan from results.


Public Strategy: Review the efficacy of your proactive public-facing communication strategy.


Media Engagement: Evaluate marketing and media engagement efforts against defined goals.


Market Research: Review and apply the latest statistically-valid market research data.


PIO Structure: Analyze the PIO/spokesperson role for efficiency and community impact.


Owned Media: Produce and distribute "owned" storytelling content (blogs, social media, video, direct mail).


Industry Leadership: Identify and pursue one specific choice to change your industry’s trajectory.




I'll send you a summary of your answers on the checklist with thoughts on follow through!

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