ACCESSING YOUR LEADERSHIP ABILITY Leave this field blank I make sure that my behavior towards others is objective and reasonable. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I find out what people think, and act to correct critical perceptions. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I look for way to enhance people’s pride and satisfaction in their jobs. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I trust people to do their jobs well without constant supervision and intervention. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I take care to see that the right job or task is given to the right person. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I am available to any member of staff who wants to come and see me. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I prepare carefully for any meeting with individuals or with group. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I involve people fully in plans for change and its implementation. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I rely on people’s natural wish to do their work well, without orders. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I check to see that everybody is getting enough good – quality training. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I make a conscious effort to “talent-spot” among present and potential staff. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I discuss important issues with my people and ask for their opinions. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I motivate people with encouragement and example, rather than commands. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I welcome people’s ideas for improvement, and implement good ones. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I ask for feedback on my performance from subordinates and peers. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I take opportunities to coach my people in ways to improve performance. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I give people the chance to demonstrate their management abilities. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I set high standards and insist that those standards are met. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I give people clear responsibility for a task that they can “own”. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I form small group or teams to tackle specific projects or need. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I ask everybody in the team to come to a discussion with one or two new ideas. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I deal with people’s personal problems swiftly and sympathetically. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I am prepared to listen to others and change my mind on issues. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I keep anger and other negative emotions out of my decisions and actions. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I try to understand the opposing point of view in cases of conflict. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I resolve interpersonal disputes quickly and without prejudice. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I use appraisal to raise future performance, not as a post mortem. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I see failures and mistakes as opportunities to achieve new success. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always Once the case for dismissal is proved, I act personally and promptly. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I do all in my power to see that people are well rewarded for good work. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I talk to my people as equals and treat them in the same way. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always I communicate with staff and check activities against my master plan. ...Never ...Occasionally ...Frequently ...Always Send