How can you develop a strategic leadership assessment tool?

1 Define the purpose and scope

The first step in developing a strategic leadership assessment tool is to define the purpose and scope of the tool. What are the objectives and outcomes of the assessment? Who are the target users and stakeholders of the tool? How will the tool be used and communicated? How often will the tool be updated and reviewed? These questions will help you clarify the rationale, scope, and expectations of the tool, and guide your decisions on the content, format, and methods of the assessment.

2 Review the literature and best practices

The next step is to review the literature and best practices on strategic leadership and assessment. What are the key concepts, models, and frameworks of strategic leadership? What are the core competencies, behaviors, and indicators of strategic leadership? What are the best practices and standards for designing and conducting leadership assessments? What are the common challenges and pitfalls to avoid? These questions will help you gain a comprehensive and evidence-based understanding of strategic leadership and assessment, and inform your selection and adaptation of the most relevant and valid sources and criteria for your tool.

4 Choose the assessment methods and tools

The fourth step is to choose the assessment methods and tools for your tool. Based on the assessment criteria and indicators, what are the most appropriate and effective methods and tools to collect and analyze data on strategic leadership? How will you balance the use of quantitative and qualitative data? How will you incorporate multiple sources and perspectives of feedback, such as self-assessment, peer assessment, supervisor assessment, and external assessment? How will you ensure the confidentiality and anonymity of the data and feedback? These questions will help you select and implement the most suitable and robust methods and tools for your tool, and ensure the accuracy and credibility of your data and feedback.

6 Monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes

The final step is to monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of your tool. Based on the report and recommendations, what are the follow-up actions and plans for enhancing your or others' strategic leadership? How will you track and measure the progress and results of your or others' actions and plans? How will you solicit and incorporate feedback and suggestions for improving your tool? How will you review and revise your tool based on the changing needs and contexts of your or others' leadership? These questions will help you monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of your tool, and ensure the relevance and usefulness of your tool for your or others' leadership development.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?