A network or partnership is only as effective as its Leadership Team. So, this questionnaire is designed to help you take a detailed look at the health and effectiveness of your Team. (May be Facilitation Team, Steering Committee, etc.).
The tool is designed to help you and your network Leadership Team think together about both what you do and how you do it. It’s something like a ‘health checkup.’ If you have a network Leadership Team, I’d encourage each member of your team to work your way through the assessment individually. Then, meet – face to face or on line – to evaluate how things are going.
Simply add up the numbers you have chosen in the left column. Typically, “1” is the lowest score and “5” is the highest. So a remarkable Leadership Team would have a perfect score of 130!
Once you’ve been through it, then, prioritize any action steps you think are needed and work with your Leadership team colleagues for an action plan. God bless you! And be encouraged. Helping God’s people work together is at the heart of God’s desire.
Network Purpose
Name of the Network: ___________________________
| 1. I clearly understand the vision and purpose of this network |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 2. The network’s Leadership Team members agree on the Network’s vision and purpose |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 3. The Leadership Team agrees on the strategic goals and objectives for the network |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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4. The network has clearly defined values as to how it achieves its objectives?
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| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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5. Does the network’s Leadership Team understand the implications of these values?
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| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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PERFORMANCE
| 6. The Leadership Team members are working effectively together to advance this network’s goals. |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 7. The Leadership Team members are encouraging and adding value to each other’s work |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 8. Spiritual and personal, relational connections are growing in the Leadership Team |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 9. The Leadership Team members are developing new knowledge or insights together |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 10. Does the Network communicate with stakeholders building support for the network? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 11. Is the Network is creating value for the constituents it serves? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 12. I feel this Network is adding value to my organization’s efforts |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 13. This network is able to develop the funding needed for its opoerations? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 14. Do Leadership Team members make the Network a priority & honor their commitments? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 15. This network is meeting its strategic goals and objectives |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 16. Does the Leadership Team believe they are achieving more together than they could alone? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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Operations
| 17. Prayer is an integral part of the this Network’s operations |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 18. Does our decision-making processes encourage Leadership Team members to contribute and collaborate? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 19. The network anticipates, surfaces, and effectively addresses conflict when it arises |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 20. The network’s internal communications systems are serving it well |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 21. All Leadership Team members are contributing time and resources to this network – sharing the load? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 22. Do we means in place to promote accountability among our Leadership Team members? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 23. Is the Leadership Team viewed positively by the members of this Network? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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Capacity
| 24. The Leadership Team has the resources needed to advance this network’s goals? |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 25. The Leadership Team has the right mix of skills to to advance network goals? |
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| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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| 26. The Leadership Team is effectively communicating among itself – either on-line or in person. |
| 1 Not at all |
| 2 Not much |
| 3 Somewhat |
| 4 A lot |
| 5 Totally |
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- What would you say are the Leadership Team’s greatest strengths?
- What do you feel are the Leadership Teams weaknesses?
- Any other comments?
