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AWARENESS

A reflective self-assessment across nine dimensions of professional leadership

Section 1 of 9

Appreciative

How to use this assessment

This tool invites you to reflect honestly on where you currently are across each of the nine AWARENESS dimensions. There are no right or wrong answers — what matters is your candid self-appraisal rather than how you aspire to be.

For each statement, rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means this rarely describes you and 5 means it consistently describes your practice. Read each statement once and respond with your first, genuine reaction.

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Rarely

2

Occasionally

3

Sometimes

4

Often

5

Consistently

A

Appreciative

Module 1 — Seek the Positive

A · 1

I actively look for what is working well in my team or organisation before focusing on what needs fixing.

Rarely true

Consistently true

A · 2

I can identify and build on the genuine strengths of the people I work with, rather than focusing primarily on their gaps.

Rarely true

Consistently true

A · 3

I am aware of how my communication style affects the way others receive what I have to say, and I adjust it accordingly.

Rarely true

Consistently true

A · 4

I frame conversations and meetings in a way that encourages positive engagement rather than defensive or critical thinking.

Rarely true

Consistently true

A · 5

I use positive, forward-focused questions to help colleagues and team members solve problems and generate ideas.

Rarely true

Consistently true

W

Wise

Module 2 — Knowing Yourself and Your Organisation

W · 1

I have a clear understanding of the informal power structures and cultural norms within my organisation.

Rarely true

Consistently true

W · 2

I am able to navigate organisational politics in a way that builds trust rather than undermining it.

Rarely true

Consistently true

W · 3

I actively seek out and value diverse perspectives and cultural backgrounds when making decisions.

Rarely true

Consistently true

W · 4

I adapt my leadership approach to suit the context and individuals involved, rather than applying a single style.

Rarely true

Consistently true

W · 5

I am honest with myself about my own biases and how they may influence the way I lead and make decisions.

Rarely true

Consistently true

A

Active

Module 3 — Effective Communication

AC · 1

When someone is speaking, I give them my full attention without formulating my response while they are still talking.

Rarely true

Consistently true

AC · 2

I express my views clearly and directly whilst remaining genuinely open to challenge and alternative perspectives.

Rarely true

Consistently true

AC · 3

I notice non-verbal cues — body language, tone, energy — and use them to inform how I engage in conversations.

Rarely true

Consistently true

AC · 4

I give feedback in a way that is constructive and specific, rather than vague or withheld to avoid discomfort.

Rarely true

Consistently true

AC · 5

My communication with the team is consistent and clear, so that people are not left uncertain about expectations or direction.

Rarely true

Consistently true

R

Resilient

Module 4 — Resilience and Recovery

R · 1

When circumstances change unexpectedly, I am able to adapt without becoming destabilised or passing on anxiety to others.

Rarely true

Consistently true

R · 2

I create conditions in which team members feel safe to raise concerns, share doubts, and admit mistakes without fear of judgement.

Rarely true

Consistently true

R · 3

I actively support others through periods of change, acknowledging the difficulty rather than minimising it.

Rarely true

Consistently true

R · 4

I am able to maintain focus on what matters most, even when there is significant pressure or competing demands.

Rarely true

Consistently true

R · 5

I recover my equilibrium reasonably quickly after setbacks, without dwelling on them in a way that impairs my effectiveness.

Rarely true

Consistently true

E

Emotionally Intelligent

Module 5 — Emotionally Competent

E · 1

I am aware of my own emotional responses as they arise and I understand what triggers them.

Rarely true

Consistently true

E · 2

I am able to manage my emotional reactions in high-pressure situations rather than allowing them to shape my behaviour unhelpfully.

Rarely true

Consistently true

E · 3

I pick up on how others are feeling and take this into account when deciding how to approach them.

Rarely true

Consistently true

E · 4

I invest in the quality of relationships at work, not just the achievement of tasks and outputs.

Rarely true

Consistently true

E · 5

I take time to reflect on my leadership practice and to develop a deliberate plan for how I want to grow.

Rarely true

Consistently true

N

Network

Module 6 — Building Connections with Purpose

N · 1

I proactively cultivate professional relationships with people outside my immediate team and organisational circle.

Rarely true

Consistently true

N · 2

I approach networking as a two-way exchange — looking for ways to offer value as well as to receive it.

Rarely true

Consistently true

N · 3

The professional relationships I have built contribute meaningfully to my effectiveness and to my organisation's reputation.

Rarely true

Consistently true

N · 4

I nurture key relationships over time rather than reaching out only when I need something.

Rarely true

Consistently true

N · 5

I understand how my personal and professional wellbeing is supported by the quality of my connections with others.

Rarely true

Consistently true

E

Endurance

Module 7 — Sustaining Performance Through Challenge

EN · 1

I have a clear sense of my own sources of energy and motivation, and I actively protect and replenish them.

Rarely true

Consistently true

EN · 2

I am able to maintain the morale and motivation of my team during sustained periods of difficulty or uncertainty.

Rarely true

Consistently true

EN · 3

I recognise early signs of fatigue, disengagement or burnout — in myself and in those I lead — and take constructive action.

Rarely true

Consistently true

EN · 4

I draw on collective strengths within my team rather than placing the burden of endurance on a few individuals.

Rarely true

Consistently true

EN · 5

I can keep moving forward through adversity without waiting for conditions to be perfect before taking action.

Rarely true

Consistently true

S

Sustainable

Module 8 — Creating Lasting Value

SU · 1

I actively develop capability in others rather than retaining expertise with myself or a small group.

Rarely true

Consistently true

SU · 2

I consider the longer-term consequences of decisions, not just the immediate outcomes or pressures.

Rarely true

Consistently true

SU · 3

My leadership creates real value for people and the organisation, beyond what can be measured in targets alone.

Rarely true

Consistently true

SU · 4

I take an interest in the broader social and environmental impact of my organisation's work, not just the commercial dimension.

Rarely true

Consistently true

SU · 5

I am deliberate about leaving things better than I found them — in teams, projects, and the organisations I am part of.

Rarely true

Consistently true

S

Strategic

Module 9 — Thinking and Acting with Intention

ST · 1

I regularly look beyond current pressures to anticipate how the wider landscape in which I operate may evolve.

Rarely true

Consistently true

ST · 2

I have a clear picture of who my key stakeholders are and I engage with them purposefully and proactively.

Rarely true

Consistently true

ST · 3

My day-to-day actions are clearly connected to a longer-term direction or purpose that I can articulate.

Rarely true

Consistently true

ST · 4

I make decisions with intentionality, considering how each choice positions me and my organisation for the future.

Rarely true

Consistently true

ST · 5

I translate strategic awareness into concrete actions rather than leaving good intentions at the level of thought.

Rarely true

Consistently true

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Your AWARENESS Profile

Your responses across the nine dimensions are shown below. Use these as a starting point for reflection, not as a fixed verdict.

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Your top three development opportunities

These are the dimensions where your responses suggest the most room for growth. They are ranked by score, lowest first.

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