CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT
Dispositions & Leadership Skills
(D/LS)
CANDIDATE NAME ______
COHORT ______DATE______
RATING SCALE DESCRIPTION (D/LS)
4 = Exceptional
Attitudes, behaviors, and/or skills are demonstrated with great consistency and with rare exception (90%-100% of the time)
3 = Very Good
Attitudes, behaviors, and/or skills are demonstrated consistently (80%-90% of the time)
2 = Limited
Attitudes, behaviors, and/or skills are demonstrated inconsistently (30%-80% of the time)
1 = Very Limited
Attitudes, behaviors, and/or skills are rarely demonstrated (less than 30% of the time)
0 = None
Attitudes, behaviors, and/or skills are never demonstrated
CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT
(Dispositions and Leadership Skills)
Instructions:This Self-Assessment is designed to provide information related to your leadership skills and personal dispositions (i.e. attitudes, behaviors), which are essential to effective leadership practice as identified in the NJ EXCEL School Leader Standards Framework and national standards for school leader (ISLLC and TSSA). It is one of several assessments that will be used to develop your Personal Leadership Profile and Professional Growth Plan. Please rate yourself on all questions using the following scale:
4 = Exceptional; 3 = Very Good; 2 = Limited; 1 = Very Limited 0 = None
(Refer to description of ratings on inside cover)
PERSONAL DISPOSITIONS
To what extent do you possess and demonstrate the following personal dispositions:
RANGE OF INTERESTS Rating
A high level of curiosityReading, studying, and showing interest in a wide variety of topics and activities
Enjoying diversity of people and their ideas
Enjoying and participating a range of recreational and leisure activities
Enjoying and participating in a wide range of educational and cultural activities
PERSONAL MOTIVATION
Intrinsic motivation and a passion for work; work is important to personal satisfactionMotivation for personal achievement and success
Accepting individual responsibility for your actions
Having an internal locus of control; self-managing
Completing all aspects of the job with thoroughness and accuracy
Pursuing goals with energy and persistence
Possessing a strong work ethic
Continuously learning and improving work and personal productivity
STRESS TOLERANCE
Keeping job and life in perspective and maintaining an effective balanced lifestylePracticing good health habits in respect to diet and exercise
Maintaining regular contact with family and friends
Remaining focused, calm, and cool under pressure and during opposition
Maintaining a sense of humor
Thinking quickly under pressure; not over-reacting or feeling forced into inappropriate statements or decisions
LEADERSHIP INFLUENCE
Persuading others to become involved in tasks and problem-solvingIntegrating suggestions of others in direction of group goals
Motivating people to accept responsibility for the outcome of the work undertaken
Interacting effectively with individuals and groups, and guiding them to accomplish tasks and goals
Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and the ability to be likeable and persuasive
Recognizing when a group or individual requires assistance or direction
Ability to find common ground and build rapport
Proficiency in managing relationships and building teams and networks
SENSITIVITY
Recognizing and understanding personal moods, emotions, and drives, and their effects on othersPerceiving the needs, concerns and personal problems of others and demonstrating sincere caring
Tactfully dealing with persons of diverse backgrounds, showing understanding of cultural, language, and other differences
Displaying a propensity to suspend judgment of others, and to think before acting
Understanding the psychology of human needs and behaviors
Understanding audience needs and concerns in all communications and interactions, and their reactions to the message
Knowing what information to communicate and to whom
FORWARD LOOKING/VISIONARY
Ability to inspire and motivate others toward a better future and common goalsThinking and acting creatively and innovatively
Willing to take risks to initiate innovative ideas and solve problems
Open to new ideas, change, and improvement
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
To what extent do you possess and demonstrate the following leadership skills:
HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS Rating
Having good interpersonal skills and a sense of humorSkillfully resolving conflicts toward win-win solutions
Effectively interacting with a wide range of constituencies (students, staff, parents, community)
Maintaining an openness in all interactions with others
Transmitting a sense of being approachable and willing to talk and listen to others
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (Oral and Written)
Effectively articulating and communicating facts and ideas with a wide range of audiences whether it be spontaneous or at planned speaking engagementsDemonstrating effective public speaking to diverse audiences, engaing them with sincerity, tone, humor, and knowledge of subject
Communicating clearly in writing to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes
Planning, organizing, and conducting effective meetings
Carefully listening to and considering the viewpoints of others, and responding accordingly
DECISION-MAKING SKILLS & JUDGMENT
Recognizing when a decision is required and acting quickly if warrantedExercising good judgment when faced with problems and making decisions
Reaching logical conclusions and making good decisions based on available information
Seeking additional data and information if needed to inform decisions
Identifying educational needs and setting appropriate priorities within the proper context
Anticipating the consequences of making or not making a decision
Determining whether a short- or long-term solution is most appropriate to the situation
Considering and critically evaluating alternatives
Critically evaluating written communications to determine appropriate decisions and responses
Choosing the one best alternative based on educational priorities
Making a timely decision based upon available data and other relevant information
Adhering to a decision once it is made as long as it remains the “right” decision
Modifying a decision if warranted
Displaying a propensity to do what is right in respect to the mission of the organization
Carefully considering symbolic, cultural, and political aspects of decisions
Demonstrating understanding and sensitivity to ethical and moral considerations of decisions
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Effectively managing time and multiple prioritiesPlanning, prioritizing, scheduling, and monitoring your own work self and others
Planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and monitoring the work of others
Planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing tasks and projects
Obtaining feedback to continuously improve work, workflow, time constraints, efficiency, productivity, and outcomes
Delegating tasks to others
Eliciting commitment from others to accomplish tasks and achieve organizational goals
Establishing procedures for reporting/updating work status and problems, and suggested solutions
Organizing systems and work areas for quick and easy access to data and resources
Using resources to facilitate tasks and achieve desired outcomes
Consistently anticipating in advance the various organizational tasks necessary to be completed
Displaying a propensity for meticulous planning
Effectively prioritizing tasks
Setting clear personal goals that ensure the completion of the important work of the organization
Effectively managing time
COLLABORATION, FACILITATION & TEAMBUILDING SKILLS
Using strategies to ensure effective involvement of all key stakeholdersConducting meetings and activities characterized by high participation levels and productivity
To the extent possible, synthesizing ideas of all stakeholders into final decisions
Maintaining a non-defensive posture and attitude when confronted with alternative viewpoints
Using group process strategies to build teamwork toward achievement of common goals
Building consensus on important organizational and educational issues
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Understanding problems presented in their full complexitySystematically searching for information with a specific purpose
Using both divergent and convergent thinking in considering solutions
Researching similar problems and solutions in other organizations
Considering carefully the pros and cons of possible solutions
Seeking out relevant data and analyzing complex information to determine the important elements of a problem situation
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Using technology to access information and resources (i.e. Internet)Using technology to facilitate communication (i.e. Word processing, Email)
Using technology to organize and present data and other information, and budgets (i.e. Excel, Inspiration)
Using technology to present ideas and information (i.e. PowerPoint)
Using technology to facilitate community relations (i.e. Webpage/Website development)
Using technology to enhance personal productivity (i.e. PDA)
Using technology to enhance instruction and student learning
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Managing and maximizing human resources (hiring, scheduling, supervision, evaluation, personnel recommendations)Developing procedures to ensure effective and efficient school operations
Developing school budgets that address educational priorities
Demonstrating fiscal responsibility in the allocation of resources and school budget management
Managing facilities to ensure a safe and healthy school environment
Implementing and managing data and information systems
Managing a range of student support services
Managing a range of co-/extra-curricular activities
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
To what extent do you possess and demonstrate the following:
PERSONAL COMPETENCE: SELF-AWARENESS Rating
Emotional Self-Awareness (attuned to your emotions and inner signals; recognize how your feelings affect you, your behaviors, and performance; attuned to your guiding values; highly intuitive about best course of actionAccurate Self-Assessment(know your strengths and limitations; exhibit a sense of humor about yourself; welcome constructive criticism and feedback; know when to ask for help)
Self-Confidence (know your abilities and play to your strengths; sense your self-worth and abilities;self-assured and self-confident in welcoming difficult assignments and challenges)
PERSONAL COMPETENCE: SELF-MANAGEMENT
Self-Control (able to keep disturbing and disruptive emotions and impulses under control, and even channel them in useful ways; remain calm, clear-headed and unflappable under high stress or in a crisis)Transparency (live your values; authentic and open to others about your feelings , beliefs and actions; openly admit mistakes and faults; confront unethical behavior in others rather than ignoring it)
Adaptability (able to juggle multiple demands without losing focus and energy; comfortable with inevitable ambiguities of organizational life; flexible in adapting to new challenges, adjusting to new change, and thinking in the face of new realities)
Achievement (hold high personal standards that constantly drive continuous improvements for yourself and those you lead; pragmatic in setting measureable but challenging goals; able to calculate risk so goals are worthy but attainable; lifelong learner)
Initiative (sense of efficacy; seize and create opportunities; cut through red tape or even bend the rules to create better possibilities for the future)
Optimism (rolls with the punches; sees an opportunity rather than a threat in a setback; see others positively and expect the best of them; optimistic outlook leads you to expect that changes are for the better)
SOCIAL COMPETENCE: SOCIAL AWARENESS
Empathy (sense others’ emotions, understand their perspective, and take active interest in their concerns; listen attentively and grasp person’s perspective; get along well with range of constituencies and individuals from diverse backgrounds)Organizational Awareness (keen social awareness; politically astute; able to detect key social networks and read key power relationships; understand political forces at work in the organization)
Service (meet the needs of others for whom you are responsible or serve; foster an emotional climate that keeps people in touch with the needs of those who they are intended to serve; make yourself available when needed; monitor satisfaction of those intended to be served)
SOCIAL COMPETENCE: RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Inspiration (inspire and move people with a compelling vision or shared mission; articulate the shared mission in a way that inspires others to follow and makes work exciting and rewarding; embody what you ask of others)Influence (persuasive and influential with others; able to find the right appeal for a given audience and know how to build buy-in and support for an initiative)
Developing Others (adept at cultivating others’ abilities; show a genuine interest in supporting others by understanding their goals, strengths and weaknesses; give timely and constructive feedback; mentor and coach others)
Change Catalyst (recognize the need for change and serves as a catalyst for change; challenge the status quo and champion the new order; strong advocate for change even in the face of strong opposition; make strong and compelling arguments for change; find ways to overcome barriers to change)
Conflict Management (understand differing perspectives of all parties; find common ground for all parties and builds consensus; surface the conflict, acknowledge views and interests of all sides, and redirect energy toward common goals)
Teamwork and Collaboration (create an atmosphere of friendly collegiality; model respect, helpfulness and cooperation; builds collective effort toward common goals; develop and nurture teamwork and collaboration; forge and cement close relationships beyond work obligations)
REFLECTION and SUMMARY
Review, analyze, and reflect upon your responses to this self-assessment of your personal dispositions and leadership skills. List below 2-3 professional growth target areas (in priority order) for each of the following categories.
PERSONAL DISPOSITIONS
Range of Interests
1.______
2.______
3.______
Personal Motivation
1.______
2.______
3.______
Stress Tolerance
1.______
2.______
3.______
Leadership Influence
1.______
2. ______
3.______
Sensitivity
1.______
2. ______
3.______
Forward Looking/Visionary
1.______
2.______
3.______
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Human Relations
1.______
2.______
3.______
Communication Skills
1.______
2.______
3.______
Decision-Making Skills & Judgment
1.______
2.______
3.______
Organizational Skills
1.______
2.______
3.______
Collaboration, Facilitation, & Teambuilding Skills
1.______
2.______
3.______
Problem-Solving Skills
1.______
2.______
3.______
Technology Skills
1.______
2.______
3.______
Management Skills
1.______
2.______
3.______
OTHER COMMENTS:
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Personal Competence: Self-Awareness
1.______
2.______
3.______
Personal Competence: Self-Management
1.______
2.______
3.______
Social Competence: Social Awareness
1.______
2.______
3.______
Social Competence: Relationship Management
1.______
2. ______
3.______
Other Comments:
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(Revised November 2004)
Developed/Adapted from NASSP Springfield Leadership Development Program and the work of Goleman, Boyatsis, and McKee on Emotional Intelligence by Eloise Forster, Ed.D. Copyright 2003. Foundation for Educational Administration (FEA).
Duplication of this document in any form requires FEA approval.