Leader Manager (3) Achievement

This is the third in a four-part series of instruments that relate to the distinctions between leaders and managers.  Each of the four instruments deal with a distinct component of leadership, as listed below:

  1. Direction-providing short and long-term vision for the organization
  2. Alignment-helping others to understand and embrace the direction
  3. Achievement-helping others to accomplish the direction
  4. Personal qualities-the innate characteristics of a leader or manager

This third instrument deals with achievement.  The issue of achievement of the vision involves helping the people to start moving to fulfill the vision and then to continue moving in the right direction, so that God’s purposes are fulfilled.

Please assess yourself regarding the following characteristics.  There are three possible answers for every question.  The far right and left options define a clear position whereas the middle option defines a balance between the two positions.  If both answers describe you equally well, then choose the middle option.



1
I am most concerned with maintaining alignment with...
The big picture The details of the daily agenda
2
I like to...
Inspire and encourage Direct and problem-solve
3
I seek...
Ownership of the vision Performance within the vision
4
I enjoy...
Releasing potential Coordinating people and resources
5
I encourage...
Innovative thinking Routine thinking
6
I like to...
Find problems Fix problems
7
I focus on...
Doing the right things Doing things right
8
I work more intentionally toward...
Effectiveness Efficiency
9
I more commonly...
Model the way Explain the way
10
I would rather...
Coach Coordinate
11
I am more likely to...
Inspire with words Reward with things
12
I...
Persuade others Exchange with others
13
I commonly use...
Servanthood power Reward, coercive and positional power
14
My influence would be best described as...
Transformational influence Transactional influence
15
I am more likely to...
Ask questions Give directives


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