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intentional leadership diagnostic test
Determine your individual strengths and areas for improvement
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Diagnostic assessment
1. I see the wellbeing of staff as my responsibility and I am mindful of regularly checking in
Strongly Disagree
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Agree
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2. I regularly check and monitor my Annual Plan to ensure we are on track and achieving our goals
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
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Strongly Agree
3. I see value in my Performance Plan and it helps me as a leader
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
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Strongly Agree
4. I value long-standing traditions at our school
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
5. I regularly review and reflect on the outcome of a decision
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
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Strongly Agree
6. I attend school social functions and I know my teacher’s families
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
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7. I make decisions based on evidence rather than follow my ‘gut feeling’
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
8. I worry about the public perception of our school and what people in the community say about us
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
9. I am clear on our school vision
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
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Strongly Agree
10. I regularly have good ideas but sometimes find them difficult to implement
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
11. I worry about parents posting comments on social media about our school
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
12. I regularly allocate time so that I can unpack key data sets for my school
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
13. I will follow the process, even if I don’t agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
14. I know and understand who is responsible for implementation of each of our school goals
Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
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Strongly Agree
15. I think it’s important to try and appease all of my staff
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
16. I am always looking at ways to regularly step out of my comfort zone and try to implement a new idea
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
17. I prefer to pay attention to each student’s individual context rather than treat every student the same. For example, I am willing to make allowances for students to go on camps and excursions if they haven’t paid.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
18. I ensure that our School Policies are followed and correctly implemented on all occasions
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
19. I have a preference for keeping up to date with best practice and new initiatives to find out what’s working in other schools.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
20. I consider myself to be conservative in my leadership practice
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
21. I have a preference to collaborate and consult with all staff when making important decisions
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
22. I use a systematic approach to situations and performing my duties
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
23. I prioritise the results achieved over the effort of my staff
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
24. I have a preference to collaborate and consult with families and other external groups when making important decisions
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
25. I consider High Stakes Testing to be important for my students
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
26. I regularly ask the question ‘why?’
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
27. I have a preference to collaborate and consult with students when making important decisions
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
28. I work comfortably in an unpredictable environment
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
29. I have a safe and personal connection with my Principal
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
30. At staff meetings, I don’t like making quick decisions and would rather take the time to think it over
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
31. I know exactly where our students are in comparison to achievement data from similar schools, other local schools and against the State Mean
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
32. I have a safe and personal connection with my staff
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
32. I have a safe and personal connection with my staff
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
33. I prioritise the efforts of my staff over the outcome or results
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
34. I like to make decisions for my school based on the successful outcomes achieved by other schools or educators
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
35. I feel comfortable to have a robust conversation with my Principal, even if we disagree.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
36. I regularly reflect and reassess on existing processes
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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