DIAGNOSTIC
The Self-Reliant Leadership DIAGNOSTIC

Self-Reliant Leadership allows you, your team, and your organization to become more resourceful, collaborative, and focused in your ability to produce meaningful and sustainable results in today’s demanding and ever-changing business environment. The diagnostic below will help you measure how effectively your organization is Leading Self, Others, and the Organization.

Respond to each statement on a 1-5 scale (1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=usually, 5=always)

1.

There is a shared Vision and a clear Strategy known to everyone.
1 5

2.

People are able to articulate the shared Values that guide our behaviors.
1 5

3.

There is consensus on what Business we are in.*
1 5

4.

Everyone knows who our Customers are.
1 5

5.

Our Brand promise is part of the way we do business.
1 5

6.

Employees and clients are clear on our Value Proposition.
1 5

7.

There are clear and well communicated Priorities with Goals and a Focus on Results.*
1 5

8.

Processes make it easier to do the right thing.
1 5

9.

The right People are in the right Positions.
1 5

10.

There is a culture of shared Accountability where people don’t let each other down.*
1 5

11.

There is strong Passion in the form of a Commitment to Excellence.*
1 5

12.

Respect and Trust exist at all levels.
1 5

13.

People participate in Difficult Conversations.*
1 5

14.

Communication is based on Curiosity.
1 5

15.

Meetings have agendas, and start and end on time.
1 5

16.

Individuals place the team’s agenda ahead of their own.*
1 5

17.

There are clear criteria, processes, and authority for making Decisions.*
1 5

18.

People are provided with ample opportunities to Develop themselves.*
1 5

19.

Mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning, growth, innovation and development.*
1 5

20.

Teams are aligned regarding how they operate and solve problems.*
1 5

21.

Feedback is sought at all levels – from clients, peers, direct reports, and leaders.*
1 5

22.

There is a Dashboard for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals aligned with our organizational strategy.
1 5

23.

Everyone is aware of the One Metric that best defines success in their role.
1 5

24.

Leaders model the behavior they expect.
1 5

25.

High Performance is rewarded – and mediocrity is not tolerated.
1 5