Good leaders of transformational change have qualities that make them leaders. The managerial grid model compares 7 key components that each leader should possess.

To review the managerial grid model, access the following article: The Blake Mouton Managerial Grid.

The 7 key components that each leader should possess are as follows:

Element

Description

Initiative

Taking action, driving, and supporting

Inquiry

Questioning, researching, and verifying understanding

Advocacy

Expressing convictions and championing ideas

Decision making

Evaluating resources, choices, and consequences

Conflict resolution

Confronting and resolving disagreements

Resilience

Dealing with problems, setbacks, and failures

Critique

Delivering objective, candid feedback

Complete the following:

• On a scale of 1–10 (with 1 being the least like you and 10 being the most like you), rank yourself on each the 7 key elements.
  • For example, Initiative–3.
• What leadership strengths do you currently possess?
• What areas would you like to improve?