Complete the following questions based on how you act in a typical leadership situation at work or school. For each item, circle the number that best describes you.

DISAGREE AGREE

1 2 3 4 5

1. I have a clear sense of mission for change, which I 1 2 3 4 5

repeatedly describe to others.

2. I signal the value of a change and improvements with 1 2 3 4 5

various symbols and statements.

3. One of my strengths is to encourage people to frequently 1 2 3 4 5

express ideas and opinions that differ from my own.

4. I always celebrate the “effort” to improve things, even if the 1 2 3 4 5

final outcome is disappointing.

5. I see my primary job as “inspiring” others toward improvements 1 2 3 4 5

in their jobs.

6. Sometimes I use dramatic flourishes – a brainstorming session, 1 2 3 4 5

stop work, go to an off-site – to signal an important change

to people.

7. Often I take risks and let others take risks that could be a 1 2 3 4 5

problem if the idea failed.

8. I spend time developing new ways of approaching old problems. 1 2 3 4 5

9. I always believe the “effort” to improve something should be 1 2 3 4 5

rewarded, even if the final improvement is disappointing.

10. I frequently complement others on changes they have made. 1 2 3 4 5

11. I am personally involved in several improvement projects at 1 2 3 4 5

one time.

12. I try to be a good listener and be patient with what people 1 2 3 4 5

suggest, even when it is a “stupid” idea.

13. I like to support change efforts, even when the idea may not 1 2 3 4 5

work.

14. I work at the politics of change to build agreement for ideas 1 2 3 4 5

for improvement.

15. I am able to get higher-ups to support ideas for improvement. 1 2 3 4 5

Task 2: Scoring Your Change Leadership Survey

The present questions represent behavior of myself associated with successful change leadership. Total score gained in the present assessment is about 61.

Task 3: Interpreting Your Total Change Leadership Score

Using the following key, the results can be interpreted for the total change leadership score:

60 – 75: Great – You are a dynamo for leading change.

45 – 60: Good – You are a positive change leader.

30 – 45: Adequate – You have a typical attitude toward change.

15 – 30: Poor – You may be dragging down change efforts.

In the present analysis, my score was 61 that represent I am dynamo for the leading change.

Task 4: Reflect on How to Develop as a Leader

When comparing my score, the lowest score was in question is related to valuing the signal of improvement, supporting the change efforts, and politics of change that develop agreement. I planned to improve my skills in leadership. From now on, I will appreciate the efforts of change in the workplace and I will contribute in changing the environment of workplace. The change efforts will be supported and there will be no politics in the workplace.