Q Carefully consider all of the change leadership attributes. Score yourself on the change leadership attributes described on the worksheet. Keep in mind that this assessment is for your leadership of a community risk reduction initiative in your organization and/or community. If you believe you are highly competent in an area score yourself a "4" or "5." If you believe you are average in an area based on someone at your rank and tenure, score yourself a "3." If you believe you are weak in an area and require more development or training in order to be effective, score yourself a "1" or "2." Remember, you are not scoring yourself against another person. Your assessment should be of your ability to be an effective leader of a change initiative. For each area you scored yourself a “3” or more, justify your answer based on your own experience. If you score a "2" or less in an area, determine what personal action you can take to improve your ability in that area. It may be seek out training, participate on a leadership team, volunteer to coordinate a project, etc. Click here to access the Word document of the Self-Assessment worksheet. Complete the worksheet, save it using your last name and student ID, and submit it. Click here to view the rubric used to grade this assignment. Self-Assessment Circle the score that applies in the right-hand column. Weak – Strong 1. Expertise in the specific risk reduction area. 1 2 3 4 5 2. Ability to build trust with members of the organization. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Credibility with individuals and groups within the organization. 1 2 3 4 5 4. Understanding of the inner workings, values, attitudes and needs of the all areas of the organization. 1 2 3 4 5 5. Potential for exercising leadership during the change initiative: a. Ability to develop and share a vision for the future. b. Interpersonal communication skills with individuals, small and large groups. c. Ability to motivate (initially and ongoing) others towards a vision and common goal. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6. Personal and professional time available that is necessary to participate in the change leadership. 1 2 3 4 5 7. Personal energy available to participate in the change leadership (be a role model as a leader). 1 2 3 4 5 8. Personal and professional commitment to the risk-reduction initiative. 1 2 3 4 5 9. Actions for Strengthening Leadership Attributes: 1 2 3 4 5