The Leadership Framework Self assessment tool Leadership in the health and care services is about delivering high quality services to patients by demonstrating personal qualities working with others managing services improving services setting direction creating the vision and delivering the strategy Staff will exhibit a range of leadership behaviours across these seven domains dependent on the context in which they operate It is essential that all staff are competent in each of the five core leadership domains demonstrating personal qualities working with others managing services improving services and setting direction The other two domains creating the vision and delivering the strategy focus more on the role and contribution of individual leaders To help users understand and apply the Leadership Framework each domain is divided into four elements and each of these elements is further divided into four descriptive statements which describe the behaviours all staff should be able to demonstrate The Clinical Leadership Competency Framework CLCF and Medical Leadership Competency Framework MLCF are also available to specifically provide staff with clinically based examples and learning and development scenarios across the five core domains shared with the Leadership Framework Please visit www leadershipacademy nhs uk lf to learn more about the framework and how it can be used and applied CLCF MLCF Self assessment tool This self assessment tool aims to help you manage your own learning and development by allowing you to reflect on which areas of the leadership framework you would like to develop further Please note that the information you provide is not stored anywhere on the website We recommend you download and save this document so that you can refer back to it when reviewing your development plans A development module is available to support your leadership development at www leadershipacademy nhs uk leadership development module You will also find a personal action plan template starting on page 10 Leadership Framework Self assessment tool 2012 NHS Leadership Academy All rights reserved Leadership Academy 1 1 Demonstrating Personal Qualities Effective leadership requires individuals to draw upon their values strengths and abilities to deliver high standards of service To do so they must demonstrate effectiveness in Developing self awareness by being aware of their own values principles and assumptions and by being able to learn from experiences Managing yourself by organising and managing themselves while taking account of the needs and priorities of others Continuing personal development by learning through participating in continuing professional development and from experience and feedback Acting with integrity by behaving in an open honest and ethical manner A lot of the Some of the time time Very little None of the time Look at statements below On the scale next to each statement choose a rating that reflects how frequently it applies to you Total your scores after each domain and reflect on how you have scored yourself DEMONSTRATING PERSONAL QUALITIES Developing Self Awareness I reflect on how my own values and principles influence my behaviour and impact on others I seek feedback from others on my strengths and limitations and modify my behaviour accordingly Managing Yourself I remain calm and focused under pressure I plan my workload and deliver on my commitments to consistently high standards demonstrating flexibility to service requirements Continuing Personal Development I actively seek opportunities to learn and develop I apply my learning to practical work Acting with Integrity I act in an open honest and inclusive manner respecting other people s culture beliefs and abilities I speak out when I see that ethics or values are being compromised TOTAL Total your scores and reflect on what you have given yourself If you have mainly red and orange circles in any particular domain these domains may be areas you wish to develop further If you have green circles then check that these are not overplayed strengths An overplayed strength could be a behaviour you over rely on and one which might impact negatively on your performance To work through the Leadership Development Module for this domain go to www leadershipacademy nhs uk leadership development module demonstrating personal qualities Leadership Framework Self assessment tool 2012 NHS Leadership Academy All rights reserved 2 2 Working with Others Effective leadership requires individuals to work with others in teams and networks to deliver and improve services To do so they must demonstrate effectiveness in Developing networks by working in partnership with patients carers service users and their representatives and colleagues within and across systems to deliver and improve services Building and maintaining relationships by listening supporting others gaining trust and showing understanding Encouraging contribution by creating an environment where others have the opportunity to contribute Working within teams to deliver and improve services A lot of the Some of the time time Very little None of the time Look at statements below On the scale next to each statement choose a rating that reflects how frequently it applies to you Total your scores after each domain and reflect on how you have scored yourself WORKING WITH OTHERS Developing Networks I identify opportunities where working collaboratively with others will bring added value to patient care I share information and resources across networks Building and Maintaining Relationships I communicate clearly and effectively with others I listen to and take into account the needs and feelings of others Encouraging Contribution I actively seek contributions and views from others I am comfortable managing conflicts of interests or differences of opinion Working within Teams I put myself forward to lead teams whilst always ensuring I involve the right people at the right time I acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of others within the team and respect the team s decision TOTAL Total your scores and reflect on what you have given yourself If you have mainly red and orange circles in any particular domain these domains may be areas you wish to develop further If you have green circles then check that these are not overplayed strengths An overplayed strength could be a behaviour you over rely on and one which might impact negatively on your performance To work through
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