Advanced Leadership Report

The Advanced Leader Report is intended for seasoned executives. It analyzes the leader in-depth along multiple dimensions. Its tone is mature, respectful and direct. It is designed to cause the leader to stop and take notice of the observations being made.

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The Advanced Leader Report is universal. It focuses on activities, processes and methods common to all leadership situations. Areas such as delegation, planning, control and motivation are examples of kind of items the report addresses. They are fundamental to leadership at every level, in every area and in any situation.

The report is not wedded to any particular normative model (models that define the "right" way to do something by referencing some kind of standard). This also means that it can be used in conjunction with any valid normative model. This means that it can be used to personalize classroom training without disrupting established programs.

 

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The Advanced Leader Report is not wedded to any particular normative model (models that define the "right" way to do something by referencing some kind of standard). This means that it can be used in conjunction with any valid normative model. This also means that it can be used to personalize classroom training without disrupting established programs.

The report can also be used on a standalone basis. It can be given to an individual as a personalized self-guided leadership development program. The report does not require any knowledge of "I Opt." It can be understood and used by any seasoned executive without external assistance.

The Advanced Leader Report can also be used as a part of a mentoring or coaching program. Its companion Coaching Report serves to guide the coach or mentor in helping the leader critically examine his/her leadership style. In combination, the two reports serve as a guide to the systematic improvement in leadership performance.

Obtaining a Report

People with an internet account can access the report directly from their Internet. Turnaround time is currently under 5 minutes.

Individual instance users can obtain the report from Professional Communications Inc. (the owner of "I Opt" technology) in any manner preferred by the client (e.g., email, fax, surface mail, private courier, telephone, etc.). Turnaround time is usually less than 24 hours. Contact us for more information.

Report Contents

Report Contents

The "I Opt" Advanced Leader Report uses the "I Opt" 24-question survey as its input document. This is the same survey as used for all other "I Opt" reports. Since they are based on the same technology, these reports will not conflict and can be used in combination.

For example, the Advanced Leader Report can be coupled with the Change Management Report to help a firm gear its leaders to an upcoming change. Or, it might be used with the Sales Report for senior Sales/Marketing executives. Because all of the reports draw on a common basis, there is no risk that they will conflict or confuse.

The Advanced Leader Report is written at an 8th grade reading level in a mature, respectful tone. It neither "speaks down" nor unnecessarily elaborates. It adopts a "matter of fact" posture so that it can be used without being concerned about whether it is appropriate to the audience. The report:

 
  • Contains an index that summarizes the content of the various sections.
  • Explains the "I Opt" paradigm in simple terms and outlines the person's general position within it.
  • Describes the person's primary and secondary leadership styles and outlines what they mean in terms of leadership behaviors and preferences.
  • Defines the longer-term themes that the leader is likely to establish. These themes capture primary and secondary leadership styles as well as any peripheral tendencies that might regularly appear in the leadership repertoire.
  • The entire leadership profile (all of the various influences interacting simultaneously) are outlined and their likely consequences are assessed. The likely effect on a group being lead is outlined.
 
  • The specific strengths and vulnerabilities inherent in the leadership style are outlined. Where appropriate, strategies that the leader might want to consider are specified.
  • The likely effect of the leadership style on both the individual and the group are described. Recommendations for the leader to consider are offered.
  • Followership tendencies that are inherent in the leadership style are outlined. This section frames the leader as a part of a larger whole. It focuses on how the leader might position him/herself to best further these broader goals.
  • The report concludes with a section showing how the analysis fits into other leadership initiatives the person might be involved with. It also summarizes the leader's responsibility and the potential benefits to both the leader and to the people being lead.