Leadership Practices Inventory - Observer

 James M. Kouzes / Barry Z. Posner
Below are thirty statements describing various leadership behaviors. Please read each statement carefully. Then look at the rating scale and decide how frequently this leader engages in the behavior described.

In selecting each response, please be realistic about the extent to which the leader actually engages in the behavior. Do not answer in terms of how you would like to see this person behave or in terms of how you think he or she should behave. Answer in terms of how the leader typically behaves- on most days, on most projects, and with most people.

For each statement, decide on a rating and record it in the blank to the left of the statement. When you have responded to all thirty statements, click 'Submit'.

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1.  Sets a personal example of what he/she expects from others.
2.  Talks about future trends that will influence how our work gets done.
3.  Seeks out challenging opportunities that test his/her own skills and abilities.
4.  Develops cooperative relationships among the people he/she works with.
5.  Praises people for a job well done.
6.  Sends time and energy making certain that the people he/she works with adhere to the principles and standards that we have agreed on.
7.  Describes a compelling image of what our future could be like.
8.  Challenges people to try out new and innovative ways to do their work.
9.  Actively listens to diverse points of view.
10.  Makes it a point to let people know about his/her confidence in their abilities.
11.  Follows through on promises and commitments he/she makes.
12.  Appeals to others to share an exciting dream of the future.
13.  Searches outside the formal boundaries of his/her organization for innovative ways to improve what we do.
14.  Treats other with dignity and respect.
15.  Makes sure that people are creatively rewarded for their contributions to the success of projects.
16.  Asks for feedback on how his/her actions affect other people’s performance.
17.  Shows others how their long-term interests can be realized by enlisting in a common vision.
18.  Asks "What can we learn?" when things don’t go as expected.
19.  Supports the decisions that people make on their own.
20.  Publicly recognizes people who exemplify commitment to shared values.
21.  Builds consensus around a common set of values for running our organization.
22.  Paints the "big picture" of what we aspire to accomplish.
23.  Makes certain that we set achievable goals, make concrete plans, and establish measurable milestones for the projects and programs that we work on.
24.  Gives peoples a great deal of freedom and choice in deciding how to do their work.
25.  Finds ways to celebrate accomplishments.
26.  Is clear about his/her philosophy of leadership.
27.  Speaks with genuine conviction about the higher meaning and purpose of our work.
28.  Experiments and takes risks, even when there is a chance of failure.
29.  Ensures that people grow in their jobs by learning new skills and developing themselves.
30.  Gives the members of the team lots of appreciation and support for their contributions.
 

Please answer this last question with number 0 to 10, with 0 representing "not at all likely" and 10 representing "extremely likely."  All things considered, how likely are you to recommend this person as a leader to others?

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