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The 3D Leadership Diagnostic

Twenty questions. One foundation and three dimensions. Less than ten minutes. Get a clear picture of where your organization's architecture is strong, where it is under strain, and where intentional attention will produce the greatest return.

Answer based on what you actually observe — not your best days or your aspirations.

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Foundation Foundational Trust
1.Leaders in this organization communicate openly and honestly, even when the news is difficult.
2.People in this organization feel safe expressing disagreement or raising concerns without fear of negative consequences.
3.Accountability in this organization is applied consistently — the same expectations apply to everyone regardless of position.
4.When decisions are made, leadership explains the reasoning rather than simply issuing directives.
5.I believe that leaders in this organization act with integrity, especially when under pressure.
Dimension 1 Directional Leadership
6.The organization's purpose and priorities are clear to me and to my colleagues.
7.I understand how my daily work connects to the organization's larger mission and goals.
8.When priorities shift, leadership communicates the change clearly and explains the reasoning.
9.Teams across the organization are working toward aligned goals rather than competing priorities.
10.Leadership behavior consistently reflects the organization's stated direction — what leaders do matches what they say.
Dimension 2 Developmental Culture
11.Collaboration across teams and departments occurs naturally, not just through formal processes or required meetings.
12.People in this organization feel genuinely valued — for both their contributions and their growth.
13.New ideas are welcomed and considered seriously, regardless of where in the organization they originate.
14.When mistakes happen, the response focuses on learning and improvement rather than blame.
15.The energy and atmosphere of this organization on an ordinary day reflects genuine engagement rather than obligation.
Dimension 3 Distributed Capability
16.Leaders in this organization actively develop others — coaching, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities are a regular part of how leadership operates.
17.Employees at every level are encouraged to take initiative and make decisions within their areas of responsibility.
18.The organization would remain functional and forward-moving if one or two key leaders departed unexpectedly.
19.Professional development and growth opportunities exist for people at all levels, not just senior leadership.
20.People in this organization think and act like owners — they care about the success of the whole, not just their individual role.
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