In this economy, leading with less appears to be the theme.
Leaders face the challenge of leading with less funding, less resources, less support and less
certainty then ever before. Assessing one’s organizational capabilities (The Human Element)
also becomes more critical then ever before.
Take this organizational self-assessment to determine where you stand as the process to develop
a winning strategy for leading with less.
Note: This assessment can be useful for HR organizations as well as for Senior Managers to use within their
organization. (Please circle one).
We have a formal program/system for managing and leading the organization through change.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have an ongoing program/process for educating the workforce on our company values and behaviors.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a defined program/process in place to improve organizational effectiveness.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a formal process in place for workforce planning.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a measurement process in place to assess if our staffing strategies are working.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a formal program in place to develop our employees, which includes selfassessment, job rotation and individual objective setting.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a systemic process in place to assess voluntary terminations and formal plans to address.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a culture survey process in place to systemically assess our employees morale and take action as a result.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a plan in place to monitor healthcare costs per employee and are constantly improving these programs to be cost efficient and reliable for our employees.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We constantly monitor pay and benefits as a percentage of operating expense to assess and make necessary corrections.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place for tracking both cost per hire and on-going quality of the hires.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to assess the return on investment in training.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to assess all turnover in the organization.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to assess the costs of termination, replacement, vacancy and learning curve loss.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to assess the time to fill jobs.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to measure courage and risk taking in the organization.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to deliver and assess feedback among peers, subordinates and one’s own manager.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a system in place to assess leadership coaching and counseling skills as well as formal development opportunities.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a executive coaching process in place, as well as, a system to develop and assess leaders and teams.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
We have a formal outplacement program for all levels of the organization should there be a business need for a reduction in work force.
1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Don't know
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
HOW DID YOU SCORE?
80 – 100 = A
You have a role modeling organization, which is concerned in a systemic way
in the acquisition, development and retention of its staff. You are positioned
well for leading with less.
60 – 79 = B
You have an organization, which reflects key programs and processes necessary
to acquire, develop and retain a capable and highly skilled workforce.
Although some gaps do exist, you should remain fairly strong while leading
with less.
40 – 59 = C
You have significant gaps in your organization, which could impact the ongoing
acquisition, development, retention and support of the human element.
Your organization will be impacted unless programs and processes are
implemented in a systemic way to lead the organization.
< 40 = D
Your organization has little systemic programs and processes in place which
will severely impact the bottom line and impact your ability to lead with less.
A corrective action program is needed immediately.
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