Capitalizing on The Dimensions of Leadership

When geese fly in formation, the leader does not remain the same. In the course of a flight, several of the flock will take turns moving to the front of the vee. As a leaders tires, it falls back and takes its place with the other followers, while a new leader emerges to pierce the wind and continue the course.

In a successful organization, leaders can be found at every level – from the boardroom to the mailroom, from the chairman's office to the customer service desk. This is particularly true in organizations that have given up elaborate hierarchies in favor of a team –oriented approach to leadership and management.

Collapsing organizational hierarchies and increasing workforce diversity has dramatically altered our understanding of leadership. Leadership is no longer seen as one defining role atop the business pyramid. Today, leaders come in many varieties, from charismatic visionaries to quiet team players. Leadership is understood in its multiple dimensions, with leaders and followers inter-changing roles as the situation demands.

Discover the Twelve Dimensions of Leadership
The Dimensions of Leadership Profile ^® allows learners to explore leadership from one of three points of view: self as leader, another person as leader or the need for leadership in a particular situation. The profile then guides learners in their personal assessment of four broad aspects of leadership: Character, Analysis, Accomplishment and Interaction. Finally, learners determine how they view twelve specific dimensions of leadership:

• Enthusiasm
• Performing
• Integrity
• Problem Solving
• Team Building
• Courage
• Collaboration
• Perceiving
• Inspiring
• Judgment
• Serving Others
• Self-Renewal

Develop Leaders at All Levels of the Organization
The Dimensions of Leadership Profile ^® helps people in your organization:

• Discover personal leadership characteristics.
• Define primary qualities needed by leaders.
• Develop an understanding of the leader-follower relationship.
• Encourage acceptance of different approaches to leadership.
• Match leadership approaches to organizational needs.
• Meet the challenges of today's team-oriented workplace.
• Recognize the strengths in shared leadership.

The Dimensions of Leadership Profile ^® is designed to strengthen your organization in three ways:

•  Discover how you want to lead. You'll better understand how you are likely to make use of a leadership opportunity. You'll see how you contribute to a group's success and learn how to better plan for your own leadership development.

•  Learn what kinds of leaders you want to follow. Find out what people need and want in a leader. Discover the kinds of leadership they want to support. Results offer valuable feedback to company leaders, helping them to see how others perceive their contributions.

•  Determine the dimensions of leadership needed by your organization. Every organization is faced with unique challenges, each of which may require a different combination of leadership skills. With the insights gained from the Dimensions of Leadership Profile, you can more purposefully recruit and encourage potential leaders to contribute where needed.

For more information or to purchase the Dimensions of Leadership Profile ^®, go to www.AssessmentTools.com

To receive a free Dimensions of Leadership Profile ^® sample report, email Jeff Backal or call 856.596.4196.