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ASSESSING YOUR

ORGANIZATION’S HEALTH

The leader of the past knew how to tell; the leader of the future
will know how to ask.
—Peter Drucker
Good is the enemy of great, . . . a Good to Great Principle.
—Jim Collins

To complete your organizational assessment, you have to know what to
look for, what your targets are, and how to determine and ask the right
questions. You will need to accomplish the following:

■ Use the nine-target model to complete the organizational diagno-
sis and assessment.
■ In this chapter, there is useful information about the following:
■ The nine-target model: The organizational indicators of vision
that are used in diagnosing (assessing) your organization:

1. Purpose, values, planning, and goals
2. Leadership, delegation, and accountability
3. Politics, power, and culture
4. Recognition, rewards, and incentives
5. Relationships, communication, and teamwork
6. Leadership development and talent management practices
7. Resources and technology
8. Innovation and continuous improvement

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