The Power Style Profile is a short (20-item) self-assessment tool that provides insight into the extent to which an individual balances assertiveness and receptivity in pivotal conversations.
Pivotal conversations are moderately to highly stressful decision-making situations, where two people each have a stake in the outcome.
They need to come to an agreement, yet they disagree about what to do.
The terms “pivotal conversation” and “power style” come from the award-winning book, Leadership Agility. The research underlying the book found that leaders with low levels of agility tend to have power styles that are either highly assertive or highly accommodative, or they flip back and forth between these two styles in different situations.
As leaders develop increased levels of agility, their power style becomes more balanced and, ultimately, more integrated. The capacity and skill-set to express one’s views, and yet express genuine openness to differing views, leads to true dialogue and shared commitment.
The Leadership Agility Accelerator is a self-assessment and vertical development tool, based on research underlying the award-winning book, Leadership Agility.
It focuses on three areas where increased agility (behaviour and mindset) pays off in greater success:
Every change journey starts with a first step.
This short assessment helps us understand how prepared we are for change initiatives across 8 key areas: strategy, processes, technology, talent, culture, governance, adoption, and success. Your input will highlight strengths, reveal gaps, and provide insights that guide priorities, build capabilities, and ensure successful outcomes.
The goal is to spark the right conversations before taking action.
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Your perspective matters. By sharing your input, you’ll help shape how we prioritize support, build capabilities, and set our teams up for success.
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