For Experienced Managers and Senior Leaders

Leadership Vital Signs

The normed an validated LVS assessment gathers input from your leaders, peers, direct reports, and other stakeholders, providing a comprehensive view of your leadership effectiveness. 

How many raters do I need to participate?

Individuals receive feedback from self and 5-500 others. All responses from others are anonymous.

How long does the process take?

From launch to objective, powerful feedback and targeted development plan. 5-6 weeks.

About Leadership Vital Signs

What it is:

  • The LVS is a multi-rater assessment that gathers feedback from different stakeholders, including direct reports, peers, and superiors.

  • It provides a snapshot of a leader's current performance based on their own and others' perceptions.

  • The tool is designed to be practical and powerful, offering actionable feedback for improvement. 

Key areas measured:

  • Motivation: How well the leader inspires and motivates their team.

  • Teamwork: How effectively the leader facilitates collaboration and teamwork.

  • Execution: How well the leader delivers on goals and objectives.

  • Change: How adaptable and effective the leader is in navigating organizational change.

  • Trust: The level of trust that the leader has built with their team and stakeholders. 

Benefits of using LVS:

  • Accelerates change: LVS helps leaders understand their impact on both the operational and people sides of change. 

  • Supports professional development:

    The tool provides valuable feedback that helps leaders identify areas for growth and improvement. 

  • Enhances performance appraisal:

    LVS offers balanced and actionable performance feedback that is more consistent and meaningful than traditional evaluations. 

  • Provides a snapshot of leadership performance:

    The LVS provides a clear picture of a leader's strengths and weaknesses in a specific area. 

  • Helps leaders understand their impact:

    The tool captures feedback from various stakeholders, allowing leaders to see how their actions are perceived by others. .

In essence, Leadership Vital Signs is a valuable tool for leaders who are committed to continuous improvement and want to create a positive and high-performing work environment. .

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About the assessment publisher, Six Seconds

Six Seconds is a community of changemakers contributing to a world of insight, connection, and purpose. for over 25 years, they create evidence-based tools and methods to support transformational change in individuals and organizations, from schools to Fortune 500 companies.

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