KOUZES

POSNER

LEADERSHIP PRACTICES
INVENTORY

Feedback Report
for Leader A
Company A

August 25, 2009

 Profile for Leader A
Company A
August 25, 2009
Leadership Practices Inventory

Contents
The Five Practices Data Summary 1

Percentile Ranking 2

Model the Way Data Summary 3

Inspire a Shared Vision Data Summary 4

Challenge the Process Data Summary 5

Enable Others to Act Data Summary 6

Encourage the Heart Data Summary 7

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Company A
August 25, 2009
Leadership Practices Inventory

The Five Practices Data Summary

This page summarizes your LPI scores for each Practice. The Self column shows
the total of your own responses to the six statements about each Practice. The
AVG column shows the averages of all your Observers' ratings. The Individual
Observers columns show the total of each Observer's rating. Scores can range
from 6 to 60.

Manager Other
AVG Average of all LPI Observer Ratings

Self AVG Individual Observers

M O

Model 51 49.0 48 50
the Way

Inspire 51 49.0 48 50
a Shared Vision

Challenge 51 49.0 48 50
the Process

Enable 52 49.0 48 50
Others to Act

Encourage 52 48.5 48 49
the Heart

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Percentile Ranking
This page compares your Self scores and those of your Observers to the scores of
several thousand people who have taken this version of the LPI. The horizontal
lines at the 30th and 70th percentiles divide the graph into three segments, roughly
approximating a normal distribution of scores.

Self Manager Other

Model Inspire Challenge Enable Encourage

the Way a Shared Vision the Process Others to Act the Heart
100

S
S
O
70 S O S
O M S
M
O
M O M

30

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The rating scale runs from 1 to 10

1 - Almost Never 6 - Sometimes Model the Way Data Summary
2 - Rarely 7 - Fairly Often
• Find your voice by clarifying your personal values
3 - Seldom 8 - Usually
• Set the example by aligning actions with shared values
4 - Once in a While 9 - Very Frequently
5 - Occasionally 10 - Almost Always This page shows the scores for each of the six leadership behaviors related to this
Practice. The Self column shows the scores you gave yourself for each behavior.
The AVG column shows the averages of all the Observers' ratings. The Individual
Observers columns show each Observer's rating for each behavioral item. Scores
can range from 1 to 10.

Manager Other
AVG Average of all LPI Observer Ratings

Self AVG Individual Observers

M O

1. Sets a personal example of 9 8.0 8 8

what is expected

6. Makes certain that people 9 8.0 8 8

adhere to agreed-on
standards

11. Follows through on promises 8 8.5 8 9

and commitments

16. Asks for feedback on how 8 8.5 8 9

his/her actions affect people's
performance

21. Builds consensus around 8 8.0 8 8

organization's values

26. Is clear about his/her 9 8.0 8 8

philosophy of leadership

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The rating scale runs from 1 to 10

1 - Almost Never 6 - Sometimes Inspire a Shared Vision Data Summary
2 - Rarely 7 - Fairly Often
• Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities
3 - Seldom 8 - Usually
• Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations
4 - Once in a While 9 - Very Frequently
5 - Occasionally 10 - Almost Always This page shows the scores for each of the six leadership behaviors related to this
Practice. The Self column shows the scores you gave yourself for each behavior.
The AVG column shows the averages of all the Observers' ratings. The Individual
Observers columns show each Observer's rating for each behavioral item. Scores
can range from 1 to 10.

Manager Other
AVG Average of all LPI Observer Ratings

Self AVG Individual Observers

M O

2. Talks about future trends 9 8.0 8 8

influencing our work

7. Describes a compelling image 9 8.0 8 8

of the future

12. Appeals to others to share 8 8.5 8 9

dream of the future

17. Shows others how their 8 8.5 8 9

interests can be realized

22. Paints “big picture” of group 8 8.0 8 8

aspirations

27. Speaks with conviction about 9 8.0 8 8

meaning of work

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The rating scale runs from 1 to 10

1 - Almost Never 6 - Sometimes Challenge the Process Data Summary
2 - Rarely 7 - Fairly Often
• Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow, and
3 - Seldom 8 - Usually
improve
4 - Once in a While 9 - Very Frequently
• Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from
5 - Occasionally 10 - Almost Always
mistakes

This page shows the scores for each of the six leadership behaviors related to this
Practice. The Self column shows the scores you gave yourself for each behavior.
The AVG column shows the averages of all the Observers' ratings. The Individual
Observers columns show each Observer's rating for each behavioral item. Scores
can range from 1 to 10.

Manager Other
AVG Average of all LPI Observer Ratings

Self AVG Individual Observers

M O

3. Seeks challenging 9 8.0 8 8

opportunities to test skills

8. Challenges people to try new 9 8.0 8 8

approaches

13. Searches outside organization 8 8.5 8 9

for innovative ways to improve

18. Asks “What can we learn?” 8 8.5 8 9

23. Makes certain that goals, 8 8.0 8 8

plans, and milestones are set

28. Experiments and takes risks 9 8.0 8 8

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The rating scale runs from 1 to 10

1 - Almost Never 6 - Sometimes Enable Others to Act Data Summary
2 - Rarely 7 - Fairly Often
• Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust
3 - Seldom 8 - Usually
• Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion
4 - Once in a While 9 - Very Frequently
5 - Occasionally 10 - Almost Always This page shows the scores for each of the six leadership behaviors related to this
Practice. The Self column shows the scores you gave yourself for each behavior.
The AVG column shows the averages of all the Observers' ratings. The Individual
Observers columns show each Observer's rating for each behavioral item. Scores
can range from 1 to 10.

Manager Other
AVG Average of all LPI Observer Ratings

Self AVG Individual Observers

M O

4. Develops cooperative 9 8.0 8 8

relationships

9. Actively listens to diverse 9 8.0 8 8

points of view

14. Treats others with dignity and 8 8.5 8 9

respect

19. Supports decisions other 8 8.5 8 9

people make

24. Gives people choice about 9 8.0 8 8

how to do their work

29. Ensures that people grow in 9 8.0 8 8

their jobs

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The rating scale runs from 1 to 10

1 - Almost Never 6 - Sometimes Encourage the Heart Data Summary
2 - Rarely 7 - Fairly Often
• Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence
3 - Seldom 8 - Usually
• Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community
4 - Once in a While 9 - Very Frequently
5 - Occasionally 10 - Almost Always This page shows the scores for each of the six leadership behaviors related to this
Practice. The Self column shows the scores you gave yourself for each behavior.
The AVG column shows the averages of all the Observers' ratings. The Individual
Observers columns show each Observer's rating for each behavioral item. Scores
can range from 1 to 10.

Manager Other
AVG Average of all LPI Observer Ratings

Self AVG Individual Observers

M O

5. Praises people for a job well 9 8.0 8 8

done

10. Expresses confidence in 9 8.0 8 8

people's abilities

15. Creatively rewards people for 8 8.5 8 9

their contributions

20. Recognizes people for 8 8.0 8 8

commitment to shared values

25. Finds ways to celebrate 9 8.0 8 8

accomplishments

30. Gives team members 9 8.0 8 8

appreciation and support

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