The Leadership Framework Overview Assesment

Leadership Framework: Self assessment tool
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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.
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 Academy
CLCF/MLCF

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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.
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
To work through the Leadership Development Module for this domain,
go to www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/leadership-development-module/demonstrating-personal-qualities
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.
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
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
I actively seek opportunities to learn and develop
I apply my learning to practical work
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
Managing Yourself
Continuing Personal Development
Acting with Integrity
A lot of the
time
Some of the
time
Very little /
None of the
time

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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.
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
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.
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
I communicate clearly and effectively with others
I listen to and take into account the needs and feelings of others
I actively seek contributions and views from others
I am comfortable managing conflicts of interests or differences of opinion
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
Building and Maintaining Relationships
Encouraging Contribution
Working within Teams
A lot of the
time
Some of the
time
Very little /
None of the
time
To work through the Leadership Development Module for this domain,
go to www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/leadership-development-module/working-with-others

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3. Managing Services
Effective leadership requires individuals to focus on the success of the
organisation(s) in which they work. To do so, they must be effective in:
• Planning by actively contributing to plans to achieve service goals
• Managing resources by knowing what resources are available and using
their influence to ensure that resources are used efficiently and safely, and
reflect the diversity of needs
• Managing people by providing direction, reviewing performance,
motivating others, and promoting equality and diversity
• Managing performance by holding themselves and others accountable for
service outcomes.
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
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.
MANAGING SERVICES
Planning
I use feedback from patients, service users and colleagues when
developing plans
I assess the available options in terms of benefits and risks
I deliver safe and effective services within the allocated resource
I take action when resources are not being used efficiently and effectively
I support team members in developing their roles and responsibilities
I provide others with clear purpose and direction
I analyse information from a range of sources about performance
I take action to improve performance
TOTAL
Managing Resources
Managing People
Managing Performance
A lot of the
time
Some of the
time
Very little /
None of the
time
To work through the Leadership Development Module for this domain,
go to www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/leadership-development-module/managing-services