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TABLE 12.8
Date _____________________________ Leader __________________________
Comprehensive
Time _____________________________ Observer ________________________ leader rating scale
Instructions: Draw a line through any item not applicable to the discussion you have just
observed. Use the following scale to evaluate the designated leader’s performance as
discussion leader.
5—superior 4—above average 3—average 2—below average 1—poor
Personal Style and Communicative Competencies
To what degree did the leader:
______ Show poise and confidence in speaking?
______ Show enthusiasm and interest in the problem?
______ Listen well to understand all participants?
______ Manifest personal warmth and a sense of humor?
______ Show an open mind toward all new information and ideas?
______ Create an atmosphere of teamwork?
______ Share functional leadership with other members?
______ Behave democratically?
______ Maintain perspective on problem and group process?
Preparation
To what degree:
______ Were all needed physical arrangements cared for?
______ Were members notified and given guidance in preparing to meet?
______ Was the leader prepared on the problem or subject?
______ Was a procedural sequence of questions prepared to guide discussion?
Leadership Techniques
To what degree did the leader:
______ Put members at ease with each other?
______ Equalize opportunity to speak?
______ Introduce and explain the charge or problem so that it was clear to all?
______ Control aggressive or dominant members with tact?
______ Present an agenda and/or procedural outline for group problem solving?
______ Encourage members to modify the procedural outline?
______ State questions clearly to the group?
______ Guide the group through a thorough analysis of the problem before discussing solutions?
______ Stimulate imaginative and creative thinking about solutions?
______ Encourage the group to evaluate all ideas and proposals thoroughly before accepting
or rejecting them?
______ See that plans were made to implement and follow up on all decisions?
______ Keep discussion on one point at a time?
______ Rebound questions asking for a personal opinion or solution to the group?
______ Provide summaries needed to clarify, remind, and move group forward to next issue
or agenda item?
______ Test for consensus before moving to a new phase of problem solving?
______ Keep complete and accurate notes, including visual chart of proposals, evaluations,
and decisions?
______ If needed, suggest compromise or integrative solutions to resolve conflict?
______ (Other—please specify ______)
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