Organizations require a "measurement mind-set" and defined metrics to quantify and gauge the organization success and health. By definition, a metric is a standard measure to assess your performance in a particular area. 'Leadership' is an important function in a organization, so are we measuring its leaders performance?
The role of a leader is an elusive one and its hard to define. The essence of leadership is to create an environment for success, provide the vision and direction, motivate the team and develop other leaders. As, Joanne Ciulla, rightfully said
"Leadership is not a person or a position. It is a complex moral relationship between people, based on trust, obligation, commitment, emotion, and a shared vision of the good."
Accountability or Measuring these intangibles by a number is not straight forward. Having said that, a basis for measurement is required for hiring leaders at various organizational levels and to gauge the growth of a leader. The industry recognizes this vital fact. Over the past few years, there are various assessment tools and indexes that are available for measurement.
One of the most popular one being "Leadership Practices Inventory(LPI)" by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. The LPI Measurement Model is a 360-degree assessment instrument and uses a series of behavioral questions to assess leadership effectiveness. This model includes two parts: