Leadership Framework: Self assessment tool
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5. Setting Direction
Effective leadership requires individuals to contribute to the strategy and
aspirations of the organisation and act in a manner consistent with its values.
To do so, they must demonstrate effective in:
• Identifying the contexts for change by being aware of the range of
factors to be taken into account
• Applying knowledge and evidence by gathering information to produce
an evidence-based challenge to systems and processes in order to identify
opportunities for service improvements
• Making decisions using their values, and the evidence, to make good
decisions
• Evaluating impact by measuring and evaluating outcomes, taking corrective
action where necessary and by being held to account for their decisions.
Look at statements below:
• On the scale next to each statement, choose a rating that
reflects how frequently it applies to you
• Total your scores after each domain and reflect on how you have
scored yourself
Total your scores and reflect on what you have given yourself. If you have mainly red and orange circles in any particular
domain, these domains may be areas you wish to develop further. If you have green circles then check that these are not
overplayed strengths. An overplayed strength could be a behaviour you over rely on and one which might impact negatively on
your performance.
SETTING DIRECTION
Identifying the Contexts for Change
I identify the drivers of change (e.g. political, social, technical, economic,
organisational, professional environment)
I anticipate future challenges that will create the need for change and
communicate these to others
I use data and information to suggest improvements to services
I influence others to use knowledge and evidence to achieve best practice
I consult with key people and groups when making decisions taking into
account the values and priorities of the service
I actively engage in formal and informal decision-making processes about
the future of services
I take responsibility for embedding new approaches into working practices
I evaluate the impact of changes on patients and service delivery
TOTAL
Applying Knowledge and Evidence
Making Decisions
Evaluating Impact
A lot of the
time
Some of the
time
Very little /
None of the
time
To work through the Leadership Development Module for this domain,
go to www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/leadership-development-module/setting-direction