FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Dimensions of Leadership Profile^TM recognizes leadership as a dynamic process, not a set of traits. It is also extraordinarily comprehensive, allowing individuals and organizations to assess leadership and leadership needs from three distinct points of view: Self as leaders, Another person as leader and Leadership needs of the situation. This approach helps to clarify issues more systematically as well as clearly recognizing and valuing the role of followers - critical in today’s flattened, team-oriented workplaces.

How long does it take to administer the profile?

It is designed to be completed in approximately 45 minutes. The Dimensions of Leadership Profile^TM can be utilized in a stand-alone leadership profile session or integrated into a broader training initiative.

How can I develop a seminar or workshop around this profile?

The Dimensions of Leadership Profile^TM Facilitator’s Kit contains completely scripted full-day and half-day seminars, complete with overheads, handouts, case studies and interactive exercises.

Can we really train people to be leaders?

Not everyone wants to be a leader. But if they want to be, but are not sure how, they can begin by using the profile to identify what leadership means to them. They can then examine how they see themselves as potential leaders and when they might find an opportunity to lead. This instrument is a good tool for these purposes because it is equally appropriate for people who are and are not presently in formal leadership positions, and it is sensitive to these individual differences. Some of the best advice we have heard regarding the development of leaders is that if one would lead, he or she must begin with themselves.

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