LPI (Leadership Practices Inventory) - Name of Leader - Insert Name - (copy)

Welcome to the LPI and thank you for agreeing to take part.

There are 35 questions in this survey. The first asks you to identify whether you are the leader, leader's manager, direct report, co-worker or other.

Questions 2-31 ask 'To what extent does the leader typically engage in the following behaviours? You should choose the response number that best applies to each statement.

The rating scale runs from 1 to 10 -
1 = Almost Never
2 = Rarely
3 = Seldom
4 = Once in a while
5 = Occasionally
6 = Sometimes
7 = Fairly Often
8 = Usually
9 = Very Frequently
10 = Almost Always

Questions 31-35 are free response questions. These are not compulsory but provide very useful information to the leader. (If you are the leader, please leave blank).

In order for the individual leader and the organisation to get the most out of your feedback, please answer all questions honestly.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. I am....*
    The Leader
    The Leader's Manager
    The Leader's Direct Report
    The Leader's Co-worker
    Other


  1. Sets a personal example of what he/she expects of others.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Talks about future trends that will influence how our work gets done.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Seeks out challenging opportunities that test his/her own skills and abilities.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Develops cooperative relationships among the people he/she works with.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Praises people for a job well done.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Spends time and energy making certain that the people he/she works with adhere to the principles and standards that we have agreed on.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Describes a compelling image of what our future could be like.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Challenges people to try out new and innovative ways to do their work.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Actively listens to diverse points of view.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Makes it a point to let people know about his/her confidence in their abilities.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Follows through on promises and commitments he/she makes.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Appeals to others to share an exciting dream of the future.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Searches outside the formal boundaries of his/her organisation for innovative ways to improve what we do.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Treats others with dignity and respect.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Makes sure that people are creatively rewarded for their contributions to the success of projects.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Asks for feedback on how his/her actions affect other people's performance.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Shows others how their long-term interests can be realised by enlisting in a common vision.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Asks "What can we learn?" when things don't go as expected.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Supports the decisions that people make on their own.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Publicly recognises people who exemplify commitment to shared values.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Builds consensus around a common set of values for running our organisation.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Paints the "big picture" of what we aspire to accomplish.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Makes certain that we set achievable goals, make concrete plans, and establish measurable milestones for the projects and programs that we work on.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Gives people a great deal of freedom and choice in deciding how to do their work.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Finds ways to celebrate accomplishments.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Is clear about his/her philosophy of leadership.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Speaks with genuine conviction about the higher meaning and purpose of our work.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Experiments and take risks, even when there is a chance of failure.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Ensures that people grow in their jobs by learning new skills and developing themselves.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. Gives the members of the team lots of appreciation and support for their contributions.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. What is the one thing you most want this person to be aware of in the way he or she leads?


  1. Of all the things that the leader does, what do you want him or her to continue doing and make sure not to change? What would you like to see this person doing or do more of in order to become a better leader?


  1. In order for this person to be a better leader, what would you like to see him/her do less of or stop doing altogether?


  1. If you were to select only one item from the LPI on which you most wanted this person to focus his/her attention, which item would it be?





Rosie Douglas
Mid Kent College