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The Dimensions of Leadership
Profile
is a 20-page assessment that helps people explore
their leadership style, primary focus and response as a leader. The instrument assesses a
person across 12 dimensions (styles) of leadership which fall
into four broader categories that describe the
leader's primary focus of attention.
Focus on Analysis: someone who recognizes the issues, sees
the possibilities, scopes out alternatives, and guides the
group toward decisons about what needs to be
done. The leadership styles/dimensions assessed include:
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Fortitude -- acting
with courage and
confidence
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Perceiving -- looking beyond
details to the big picture
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Judgement
-- knowing and anticipating consequences
Focus on Accomplishment:
someone intent on seeing things get done, who finds a way to
overcome obstacles and keeps the group working together to
meet objectives. The leadership styles/dimensions assessed
include:
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Performance
-- achieving goals and getting results
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Boldness --
facing challenges and managing
problems
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Team Building
-- accomplishing results through
others
Focus on Interaction:
someone who encourages others to participate, who motivates
and rewards member contributions by listening to and using
their good ideas. The leadership
styles/dimensions assessed include:
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Collaborating
-- sharing leadership, rewards, responsibility
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Inspiring
-- energizing, motivating, encourgaging others
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Serving Others -- helping others
succeed; meeting
needs
Focus on Character: someone
who reminds members of the mission and values, remains
committed, and tries to prevent self interest or political
concerns from undermining the team's effectiveness. The leadership
styles/dimensions assessed include:
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Enthusiasm
-- pursuing with passion
and optimism
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Integrity --
modeling honesty and personal responsibility
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Self Renewal --
continuous learning and self
development
Implications for high and low emphasis
scores for all 12 dimensions are
included.
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