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How well do you lead and sponsor change? 

Leading change is a key leadership skill

Take this 25 question assessment to see where you excel in leading change and where you could be even better.  

Change Sponsors Assessment

Change Sponsors Assessment

Evaluate your change sponsorship effectiveness across 5 key dimensions

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Rating Scale

1 = Never/Strongly Disagree | 2 = Rarely/Disagree | 3 = Sometimes/Neutral | 4 = Often/Agree | 5 = Always/Strongly Agree

Section 1: Active and Visible Leadership

1. The sponsor dedicates adequate time in their calendar specifically for change-related activities
2. The sponsor personally participates in key change activities and events beyond just the kickoff
3. The sponsor is accessible to the change team for timely decision-making
4. The sponsor demonstrates unwavering commitment to the change, even when facing challenges
5. The sponsor allocates sufficient resources (budget, people, time) to support the change

Section 2: Building a Coalition of Support

6. The sponsor actively engages peer leaders to build alignment and support for the change
7. The sponsor effectively addresses resistance from other leaders
8. The sponsor creates alignment among the leadership team on change objectives and approach
9. The sponsor leverages influencers at multiple levels of the organization to support the change
10. The sponsor effectively navigates organizational politics to remove barriers to change

Section 3: Communicating Effectively

11. The sponsor clearly articulates why the change is necessary in a compelling way
12. The sponsor connects the change to the organization's purpose, strategy and values
13. The sponsor tailors messages appropriately for different stakeholder groups
14. The sponsor communicates consistently about the change, reinforcing key messages
15. The sponsor addresses concerns and resistance openly and constructively

Section 4: Role Modeling the Change

16. The sponsor personally demonstrates the new behaviors expected in the changed state
17. The sponsor shows vulnerability by acknowledging their own learning journey
18. The sponsor holds themselves accountable to the same standards they expect of others
19. The sponsor recognizes and rewards individuals who embrace the change
20. The sponsor addresses behaviors that undermine the change, even from high performers

Section 5: Managing Resistance

21. The sponsor anticipates sources of resistance before they emerge
22. The sponsor differentiates between technical concerns and adaptive resistance
23. The sponsor creates safe channels for constructive dissent
24. The sponsor demonstrates empathy while maintaining commitment to change goals
25. The sponsor addresses the emotional aspects of change, not just logical arguments