Leadership Effectiveness During Change™

A practical self-assessment of leadership adaptability, discernment and people-focused effectiveness during organisational change.

Effective leadership during organisational change requires more than communicating decisions, managing expectations and maintaining progress. It requires the ability to recognise individual differences, exercise sound judgement and adapt leadership approaches to the people and circumstances involved.

Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ is a structured self-assessment designed to help leaders examine how effectively they respond to the differing needs, capabilities and circumstances of individuals experiencing workplace change.

Developed by Anne McDowell, Master of Change, Leadership and Resilience, the diagnostic draws on more than 30 years of professional expertise in organisational change, leadership development, adult learning and human behaviour.

Rather than prescribing a single leadership style, the assessment encourages leaders to examine their existing practices, identify opportunities for development and strengthen their ability to lead people through change with greater awareness, adaptability and effectiveness.

What Does the Assessment Explore?

The Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ diagnostic examines six interconnected dimensions of leadership effectiveness during organisational change.

1. Individual Awareness and Discernment – Recognising differences in individual needs, circumstances, capabilities and responses to change, and exercising appropriate judgement when determining how to lead.
2. Leadership Adaptability and Flexibility – Adjusting leadership approaches to suit different people, situations and changing organisational circumstances.
3. Communication and Individual Engagement – Communicating with clarity, listening effectively and engaging individuals in ways that support understanding, participation and progress.
4. Empathy, Support and Accountability – Balancing consideration for individual experiences with clear expectations, responsibility and organisational requirements.
5. Collaboration, Direction and Empowerment – Determining when to provide direction, encourage collaboration, build independence or enable individuals to take greater responsibility.
6. Responsiveness and Leadership Adjustment – Recognising when existing leadership approaches are no longer effective and making appropriate adjustments as circumstances evolve.

What Will You Gain?

Completing the Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ assessment provides an opportunity to:

• Examine your current leadership practices during organisational change
• Recognise strengths across six areas of leadership effectiveness
• Identify where greater adaptability or discernment may be beneficial
• Consider how effectively you respond to differing individual needs
• Reflect on the balance between support, accountability and empowerment
• Establish practical priorities for your ongoing leadership development

The Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ assessment is designed to encourage informed reflection and practical development rather than prescribe how every leader should respond in every situation.

Who Is This Assessment For?

Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ is suitable for professionals who lead, supervise, manage or influence others during organisational change. This includes executives, managers, team leaders, supervisors, project leaders, change practitioners and professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibilities.

It is particularly relevant to those responsible for implementing change, supporting workforce transitions, maintaining team effectiveness or helping individuals adapt to new expectations and ways of working. The Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ assessment can be completed independently as a professional development activity or used to support structured leadership development discussions.

What’s Included?

The downloadable Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ diagnostic includes:

• A professionally designed, 20-page leadership self-assessment
• 24 assessment statements across six leadership dimensions
• A five-point rating scale
• Individual assessment and scoring sheets
• A consolidated leadership effectiveness profile
• Guidance for interpreting assessment results
• Structured reflection and leadership development activities
• Personal action planning and leadership commitment exercises
• Guidance for sustaining leadership effectiveness

Two formats are included:

• Printable PDF: For those who prefer to complete the assessment and development activities by hand.
• Fillable PDF: For completing assessment responses, scores and reflections electronically.

Both formats contain the same assessment and development content.

How Does It Work?

• Complete the assessment – Consider each of the 24 statements and rate how accurately it reflects your current leadership practice.
• Review your results – Calculate your scores across the six assessment areas and review your overall leadership effectiveness profile.
• Reflect on your leadership approach – Consider what your responses reveal about your existing strengths, development opportunities and ability to adapt to different people and circumstances.
• Identify practical development priorities – Use the guided reflection and action-planning activities to establish meaningful steps for strengthening your leadership effectiveness.

Pricing and Licensing

Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ is a specialist professional development diagnostic designed to strengthen leadership awareness, adaptability and effectiveness during organisational change. Available for individual and organisational use, the diagnostic provides a structured approach to assessing leadership practices, identifying development priorities and supporting more effective responses to different people and circumstances.

Individual Download | $195 AUD

Designed for individual leaders, managers and professionals seeking to independently assess and strengthen their leadership effectiveness. Includes the complete diagnostic in printable and fillable PDF formats, with assessment, scoring, interpretation, reflection and development planning activities. Licence: Single participant, for individual professional development use.

Organisational Licences

Organisational licensing enables businesses to incorporate the diagnostic into leadership development, management capability building and organisational change initiatives.

Each licence provides access to the complete diagnostic for the specified number of participants within one organisation. The tiered pricing recognises the value of developing leadership capability across teams while providing a more economical per-participant investment for larger groups.

What Your Investment Includes

All licence options include the complete 20-page diagnostic in printable and fillable PDF formats, covering six leadership dimensions, 24 assessment statements, individual and overall scoring profiles, interpretation guidance and practical development planning activities. The diagnostic is designed for independent completion, allowing individuals and organisations to integrate it into their existing professional development activities.

Additional Professional Support

Organisations seeking facilitated assessment, leadership development workshops, executive advisory or tailored capability development can engage Anne McDowell separately. These services are not included in the downloadable diagnostic or organisational licence fees. All purchases are subject to the applicable licence conditions. Assessment materials and proprietary content remain the intellectual property of Anne McDowell.

Developed by Anne McDowell

Anne McDowell is a Master of Change, Leadership and Resilience, executive advisor, international keynote speaker and founder of Elevana. With more than three decades of expertise spanning organisational change, leadership development, adult learning and human behaviour, Anne specialises in strengthening the human capability required to navigate change, complexity and evolving workplace expectations.

Her approach recognises that effective leadership is not simply about applying established techniques. It involves developing the awareness, judgement and adaptability required to respond appropriately to people and circumstances.

Important Information

Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ is a professional self-assessment and development resource. Results reflect participants’ self-reported perceptions of their leadership practices. The assessment is not psychometrically validated and should not be used as a formal measure of leadership competence, recruitment suitability or employee performance. The Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ diagnostic is intended to support professional reflection, development planning and informed leadership conversations.

Strengthen Your Leadership Effectiveness During Change™

Develop a clearer understanding of how you lead, where your strengths lie and how you can strengthen your ability to respond effectively to different people and circumstances during organisational change. Purchase Leadership Effectiveness During Change™ Digital download | Printable and fillable PDF/ZIP formats

About Elevana

Elevana provides structured capability development for navigating change, strengthening self-leadership and building resilience through digital programs, events, guided learning experiences and practical resources.

About Anne McDowell

As a Master of Change, Leadership and Resilience, Anne McDowell combines expert knowledge, lived experience and nearly three decades of supporting individuals and leaders through personal and professional transition. Drawing on extensive experience in leadership, organisational change and adult learning, Anne helps people strengthen resilience, build self-leadership and develop the confidence to respond thoughtfully to life’s inevitable challenges.

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