TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, Leadership Capability Framework
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment 2
Instructions:
Look at the following list of change agent skills and assess your current level of
competence, circling a rating number between 1 and 5.
1 = Well below average
I need to build the skill, attitude or value described from a relatively low level of
experience and competence.
2 = Below average
I need to strengthen the particular skill, attitude or value described, in order to
become fully competent.
3 = Average
I am able to perform the skill described and demonstrate the associated attitudes or
values.
4 = Above average
I am able to perform the skill described and demonstrate the associated attitudes or
values better than most people.
5 = Well above average
I am exceptionally able to perform the skill described and demonstrate the associated
attitudes or values.
Leave the item blank if you are unable to rate yourself on the item described.
Summary activity:
Once you have completed this self assessment activity against the leadership
capability framework, find a buddy in the room and take turns to share your
assessment and reflections.
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment 2
1. Develops strategy and provides direction
Leaders have a vision and sense of purpose that drives their decisions. They focus on
the outputs specific to their faculty or unit, but they also link those outputs to broader
Institute goals, providing a sense of shared purpose and direction for their staff.
 Formulates vision and provides strategic direction
 Thinks globally, long term and strategically
 Gathers and analyses information to realise opportunities
 Develops effective strategies for achieving the vision
 Creates a shared sense of purpose and direction
 Responds flexibly to change
2. Communicates with influence
Leadership is all about influence. Leaders are comfortable communicating with a wide
range of audiences. Listening, respecting and valuing others are key components of their
successful communication.
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Respects and values others
Takes time to listen and talk to others and establish rapport
Positively influences the behaviours and opinions of others
Communicates effectively with a range of audiences
Mediates and negotiates agreed outcomes
Produces written communication that is clear and concise
Establishes and maintains professional credibility
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
1.
Develops strategy and provides direction – Leaders have a vision and sense of purpose that drives their decisions. They
focus on the outputs specific to their faculty or unit, but they also link those outputs to broader Institute goals, providing a sense of
shared purpose and direction for their staff.
5 Well
above
average
1
2
3
4
5
 Think globally, long term and strategically
1
2
3
4
5
 Gather and analyse information to realise
opportunities
1
2
3
4
5
 Develop effective strategies for achieving the
vision
1
2
3
4
5
 Create a shared sense of purpose and
direction
1
2
3
4
5
 Respond flexibly to change
1
2
3
4
5
2 Below
average
 Formulate vision and provide strategic
direction
1 Well
below
average
4 Above
average
Vision
Leadership Capability
Do you:
3
Average
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
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Your overall comments
and feelings about your
current skill level
Improvement and
development
actions
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
2.
Communicates with influence – Leadership is all about influence. Leaders are comfortable communicating with a wide range of
audiences. Listening, respecting and valuing others are key components of their successful communication.
Develops strategy and provides direction – Leaders have a vision and sense of purpose that drives their decisions. They
Your overall comments
Improvement and
focus on the outputs specific to their faculty or unit, but
they
also link those
outputs toand
broader
Institute
goals,
providing
a sense of
Self
Assessment
of Current
feelings about your
development
Capability
shared purpose and direction for their staff.
current skill level
actions
Vision
Vision
 Take time to listen and talk to others and establish
1
3
2
4
3
5 Well
above
average
5 Well
above
average
3
Average
2 Below
average
2
4 Above 4 Above
average average
1
3
Average
 Respect and value others
2 Below
average
Leadership Capability
Do you:
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
1 Well
below
average
Leadership Capability
Do you:
1 Well
below
average
1.
5
4
5
rapport
 Formulate vision and provide strategic
direction
 Positively influence the behaviours and opinions of
others
 Think globally, long term and strategically
1
1
2
3
4
5
Communicate
effectively
with a range
of audiences
Gather and analyse
information
to realise
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22
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opportunities
 Mediate and negotiate agreed outcomes
 Develop effective strategies for achieving the
vision
Produce written communication that is clear and
concise
 Create a shared sense of purpose and
direction
Establish and maintain professional credibility
 Respond flexibly to change
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
5
5
4
4
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5
4
3
3
5
4
4
3
2
5
4
3
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
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5
Your overall comments
and feelings about your
current skill level
Improvement and
development
actions
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
2.
Communicates with influence – Leadership is all about influence. Leaders are comfortable communicating with a wide range of
audiences. Listening, respecting and valuing others are key components of their successful communication.
2 Below
average
3
Average
 Respect and value others
1
2
3
4
5
 Take time to listen and talk to others and establish
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
 Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
1
2
3
4
5
 Mediate and negotiate agreed outcomes
1
2
3
4
5
 Produce written communication that is clear and
concise
1
2
3
4
5
 Establish and maintain professional credibility
1
2
3
4
5
5 Well
above
average
1 Well
below
average
Vision
Leadership Capability
Do you:
4 Above
average
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
rapport
 Positively influence the behaviours and opinions of
others
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actions
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3. Demonstrates integrity, awareness and self management
Leaders require integrity, awareness of others and an ability to manage themselves.
Strong personal qualities underpin leaders’ ability to positively influence others.
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





Demonstrates strong values, ethical standards, and personal integrity
Shows personal courage and takes responsibility
Displays personal drive, confidence and resilience
Effectively deals with one’s own and others’ emotions
Is committed to personal development and excellence
Demonstrates self awareness and understanding of others
Uses intuition and makes sound judgment
4. Cultivates productive relationships
Leaders establish productive working relationships with a wide range of people to
maximise their effectiveness. Through cooperation and partnerships, they can deliver
greater value to customers and stakeholders.






Nurtures positive internal and external relationships and professional networks
Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
Is customer focused
Delivers value to stakeholders
Demonstrates political sensitivity and organisational awareness
Creates and promotes team identity and professionalism
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
3.
Demonstrates integrity, awareness and self management – Leaders require integrity, awareness of others and an ability to manage
themselves. Strong personal qualities underpin leaders' ability to positively influence others.
Integrity
5 Well
above
average
4 Above
average
3 Average
2 Below
average
Leadership Capability
Do you:
1 Well
below
average
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
 Demonstrate strong values, ethical standards, and
personal integrity
1
2
3
4
5
 Show personal courage and take responsibility
1
2
3
4
5
 Display personal drive, confidence and resilience
1
2
3
4
5
 Effectively deal with your own and others’
emotions
1
2
3
4
5
 Have a commitment to personal development and
excellence
1
2
3
4
5
 Demonstrate self awareness and understanding of
others
1
2
3
4
5
 Use your intuition and make sound judgements
1
2
3
4
5
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
4.
Cultivates productive relationships – Leaders establish productive working relationships with a wide range of people to maximise their
effectiveness. Through cooperation and partnerships, they can deliver greater value to customers and stakeholders.
Integrity
5 Well
above
average
4 Above
average
3
Average
2 Below
average
Leadership Capability
Do you:
1 Well
below
average
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
 Nurture positive internal and external relationships
and professional networks
1
2
3
4
5
 Facilitate cooperation and partnerships
1
2
3
4
5
 Focus on customers
1
2
3
4
5
 Deliver value to stakeholders
1
2
3
4
5
 Demonstrate political sensitivity and organisational
awareness
1
2
3
4
5
 Create and promote team identity and
professionalism
1
2
3
4
5
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5. Supports and develops people and teams
Leaders value and make time for their people. They empower, support and motivate staff
to maximise their performance. They realise that the best outcomes are those achieved
through others.
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







Values individual differences and works effectively with diversity
Provides feedback to staff and actively supports their performance
Motivates and empowers people and teams
Creates an effective learning environment
Establishes and supports high quality work standards
Devotes time to coaching and developing others
Generates an overall atmosphere of trust and responsibility
Fosters innovation and creativity
Models work – life balance
6. Achieves results
Leaders achieve results. They make informed decisions and manage risks. They
achieve outcomes through a planned approach. They are committed to excellence and
continuous learning.
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








Takes action to ensure sustainability
Demonstrates and utilises professional and technical expertise
Leads and directs change and deals with uncertainty
Maximises and effectively manages resources
Employs a planned approach and monitors progress and outcomes
Ensures delivery on intended results
Benchmarks performance and implements continuous improvement
Focuses efforts and resources on agreed priorities
Calculates and manages risks
Makes informed and timely decisions
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
5.
Supports and develops people and teams – Leaders value and make time for their people. They empower, support and motivate staff
to maximise their performance. They realise that the best outcomes are those achieved through others.
Effectiveness
5 Well
above
average
4 Above
average
1 Well
below
2 Below
average
average
Leadership Capability
Do you:
3 Average
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
 Value individual differences and work
effectively with diversity
1
2
3
4
5
 Provide feedback to staff and actively support
their performance
1
2
3
4
5
 Motivate and empower people and teams
1
2
3
4
5
 Create an effective learning environment
1
2
3
4
5
 Establish and support high quality work
standards
1
2
3
4
5
 Devote time to coaching and developing
others
1
2
3
4
5
 Generate an overall atmosphere of trust and
responsibility
1
2
3
4
5
 Foster innovation and creativity
1
2
3
4
5
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 Model life-work balance
1
2
3
4
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6.
Achieves results – Leaders achieve results. They make informed decisions and manage risks. They achieve outcomes through a planned
approach. They are committed to excellence and continuous learning.
Effectiveness
5 Well
above
average
4 Above
average
3
Average
2 Below
average
Leadership Capability
Do you:
1 Well
below
average
Self Assessment of Current
Capability
 Take action to ensure sustainability
1
2
3
4
5
 Demonstrate and utilise professional and
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
 Maximise and effectively manage resources
1
2
3
4
5
 Employ a planned approach and monitor
1
2
3
4
5
 Ensure delivery on intended results
1
2
3
4
5
 Benchmark and implement continuous
improvement
1
2
3
4
5
 Focus efforts and resources on agreed
priorities
1
2
3
4
5
 Calculate and manage risks
1
2
3
4
5
 Make informed and timely decisions
1
2
3
4
5
technical expertise
 Lead and direct change and deal with
uncertainty
progress and outcomes
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and feelings about your
current skill level
Improvement and
development actions
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment
Effectiveness
Integrity
Vision
Leadership Capability
– Overall ratings
Selfassessment of
current
capability
Where do I
want to be in
the future?
 Develops strategy and provides
direction
/30
%
/30
%
.Communicates with influence
/35
%
/35
%
Demonstrates integrity, awareness
and self management
/35
%
/35
%
Cultivates productive relationships
/30
%
/30
%
Supports and develops people and
teams
/45
%
/45
%
Achieves Results
/50
%
/50
%
Bridging the gap. What activities can you undertake to
achieve your leadership goals for the future? Where to
from here?
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