Method and system for measuring leadership effectiveness

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In accordance with the present invention, a system and method of evaluating leadership effectiveness of a manager, or other types of effectiveness of an object, is provided that substantially eliminates or reduces the disadvantages and problems associated with prior evaluation tools.
In accordance with the present invention, an assessment tool for gathering meaningful information concerning an object includes a plurality of statements directed toward observable characteristics of the object.
At least one statement is reverse keyed from the remaining statements.
A frequency estimation scale corresponds to each statement.
More specifically, the assessment tool may include a legend for the scale.
The legend may include a low pole having an infrequent label and a high pole having a frequent label.
The infrequent label may be a never label and the frequent label may be an always label.
The legend may be prominently displayed a number of times.
Moreover, the legend may include a plurality of unlabeled intermediate poles.
Additionally, the assessment tool may include a plurality of sections directed toward different domains.
Each section includes at least one statement directed toward an observable characteristic of the object that is relevant to the domain.
A statement summarizing the characteristics of the object relevant to the domain may also be provided for each section.
The sections may be directed toward the domains of having personal convictions, being visionary, building emotional bonds, being inspirational, being team oriented, being a risk taker, and having a drive to excel.
Additionally, a validation section having at least one statement directed toward verifiable performance of a business where the object is employed may be provided.
In accordance with one embodiment, the statements may be of approximate equal length and each generally arranged on a single line.
Moreover, the statements and the frequency estimation scales may be printed on a single form having a first side and a second side