Encyclopedia of Leadership

HOW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL

“Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make

it happen despite the obstacles.”

—John Kotter, LEADING CHANGE

Use this matrix to rate your management and leadership skills. Keep in mind that this is not

either-or, and that powerful leaders need both management and leadership expertise. Use the

right-hand column to plan how you will make improvements in two or three of these skill

areas. This could include planning to overcome a weakness or limitation, or further develop-

ing an existing management or leadership strength.

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6 SECTION 1 FOUNDATIONALCONCEPTS

Management Rating (1 = weak, Leadership Rating (1 = weak, Action plans

7 = outstanding) 7 = outstanding)

success based on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 success based on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

predictability adaptation

goals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 vision and values 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

plans 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

defining vision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 lives vision and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

and purpose purpose

statement

defining value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 modeling values 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

statements

do things right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 do the right things 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

top-down strategy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 all, at all levels, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

strategic

measurement of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 measurement of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

activities results

short-term results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 long-term results, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

emphasized big picture

linear, rational, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 whole systems, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

analytical intuitive