Executive Development Tool

Executive Readiness Assessment

A targeted diagnostic for understanding executive capability gaps. Complete it yourself or as a rater. 30 questions across six dimensions of executive effectiveness.

Strategic Thinking People Leadership Executive Presence Org Influence Results Orientation Self-Awareness

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Rating Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly Agree

Strategic ThinkingSeeing beyond the immediate

Question 1 of 30

I regularly think beyond my immediate function to consider the broader organizational and market context.

This executive regularly thinks beyond their immediate function to consider the broader organizational and market context.

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Question 2 of 30

I can articulate a clear point of view on where the organization should go and why, even when others are uncertain.

This executive can articulate a clear point of view on where the organization should go and why, even when others are uncertain.

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Question 3 of 30

I anticipate problems and opportunities before they become obvious, and act on them early.

This executive anticipates problems and opportunities before they become obvious, and acts on them early.

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Question 4 of 30

I make trade-off decisions confidently, knowing that saying yes to one thing means saying no to another.

This executive makes trade-off decisions confidently, knowing that saying yes to one thing means saying no to another.

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Question 5 of 30

I connect day-to-day decisions to long-term strategy and help my team see that connection too.

This executive connects day-to-day decisions to long-term strategy and helps their team see that connection.

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People LeadershipDeveloping and mobilizing talent

Question 6 of 30

I invest meaningfully in developing the people around me, not just managing their current performance.

This executive invests meaningfully in developing the people around them, not just managing current performance.

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Question 7 of 30

I build teams that are stronger and more capable than any individual, including myself.

This executive builds teams that are stronger and more capable than any individual, including themselves.

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Question 8 of 30

I address poor performance and difficult people situations directly, without avoiding or delegating discomfort.

This executive addresses poor performance and difficult people situations directly, without avoiding or delegating discomfort.

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Question 9 of 30

I create an environment where people bring their best thinking and take appropriate risks without fear.

This executive creates an environment where people bring their best thinking and take appropriate risks without fear.

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Question 10 of 30

I think deliberately about succession and talent pipelines, not just filling current open roles.

This executive thinks deliberately about succession and talent pipelines, not just filling current open roles.

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Executive PresenceCommanding confidence and credibility

Question 11 of 30

I communicate with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations, including when I am under pressure.

This executive communicates with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations, including when under pressure.

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Question 12 of 30

I project confidence and calm even when I do not have all the answers.

This executive projects confidence and calm even when they do not have all the answers.

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Question 13 of 30

Senior leaders and peers take my perspective seriously and seek my input on important decisions.

Senior leaders and peers take this executive's perspective seriously and seek their input on important decisions.

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Question 14 of 30

I hold my ground on important issues without becoming defensive or aggressive when challenged.

This executive holds their ground on important issues without becoming defensive or aggressive when challenged.

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Question 15 of 30

My communication style in the boardroom or C-suite feels as natural and effective as in any other setting.

This executive's communication style in the boardroom or C-suite feels as natural and effective as in any other setting.

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Organizational InfluenceLeading beyond formal authority

Question 16 of 30

I build coalitions and generate alignment across functions without relying solely on positional authority.

This executive builds coalitions and generates alignment across functions without relying solely on positional authority.

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Question 17 of 30

I understand the formal and informal power dynamics in my organization and navigate them effectively.

This executive understands the formal and informal power dynamics in the organization and navigates them effectively.

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Question 18 of 30

I am able to move initiatives forward even when I encounter resistance or competing priorities from peers.

This executive is able to move initiatives forward even when encountering resistance or competing priorities from peers.

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Question 19 of 30

I am known as someone who makes things happen at the organizational level, not just within my own team.

This executive is known as someone who makes things happen at the organizational level, not just within their own team.

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Question 20 of 30

I invest in relationships across the organization deliberately, not just when I need something.

This executive invests in relationships across the organization deliberately, not just when they need something.

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Results OrientationDelivering with discipline and drive

Question 21 of 30

I consistently deliver on commitments, even when circumstances change or resources are constrained.

This executive consistently delivers on commitments, even when circumstances change or resources are constrained.

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Question 22 of 30

I hold myself and others to high standards without creating a culture of fear or perfectionism.

This executive holds themselves and others to high standards without creating a culture of fear or perfectionism.

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Question 23 of 30

I track and measure what matters, and I use data to make adjustments rather than waiting until problems are obvious.

This executive tracks and measures what matters, and uses data to make adjustments rather than waiting until problems are obvious.

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Question 24 of 30

I prioritize ruthlessly and protect my team's time and energy for work that actually moves the needle.

This executive prioritizes ruthlessly and protects their team's time and energy for work that actually moves the needle.

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Question 25 of 30

I balance short-term delivery with long-term investment and do not sacrifice one entirely for the other.

This executive balances short-term delivery with long-term investment and does not sacrifice one entirely for the other.

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Self-AwarenessKnowing your impact and your limits

Question 26 of 30

I have a clear and accurate sense of how I come across to others, including my blind spots.

This executive has a clear and accurate sense of how they come across to others, including their blind spots.

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Question 27 of 30

I actively seek feedback and change my behavior based on what I learn, not just acknowledge it.

This executive actively seeks feedback and changes behavior based on what they learn, not just acknowledges it.

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Question 28 of 30

I manage my emotional reactions well under pressure and do not let stress compromise my judgment or relationships.

This executive manages emotional reactions well under pressure and does not let stress compromise judgment or relationships.

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Question 29 of 30

I know the conditions under which I do my best work and deliberately create those conditions.

This executive knows the conditions under which they do their best work and deliberately creates those conditions.

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Question 30 of 30

I am honest with myself about where I am not yet ready, and I take ownership of my own development.

This executive is honest about where they are not yet ready, and takes ownership of their own development.

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