1.5 - About University

H OW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL“Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to makeit happen despite the obstacles.”—John Kotter, LEADING CHANGEUse this matrix to rate your management and leadership skills. Keep in mind that this is noteither-or, and that powerful leaders need both management and leadership expertise. Use theright-hand column to plan how you will make improvements in two or three of these skillareas. This could include planning to overcome a weakness or limitation, or further developingan existing management or leadership strength.WEB WORKSHEETManagement Rating (1 = weak, Leadership Rating (1 = weak, Action plans7 = outstanding) 7 = outstanding)success based on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 success based on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7predictabilityadaptationgoals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 vision and values 1 2 3 4 5 6 7plans 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7defining vision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 lives vision and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7and purposepurposestatementdefining value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 modeling values 1 2 3 4 5 6 7statementsdo things right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 do the right things 1 2 3 4 5 6 7top-down strategy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 all, at all levels, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7strategicmeasurement of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 measurement of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7activitiesresultsshort-term results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 long-term results, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7emphasizedbig picturelinear, rational, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 whole systems, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7analyticalintuitive6 SECTION 1 FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS