2.3.4 Collaborative Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaires (TPCLSAQ)

Purpose 

Turning Point Collaborative Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaires (CLSAQ) are designed to assess an individual’s ability to lead collaboratively. Together, they measure how effectively one leads in a collaborative manner, particularly in the context of community organizing. The CLSAQ assesses six domains: environment, clarity and vision, trust, power and influence, developing people, and self-reflection.

The target population for the CLSAQ includes leaders, managers, team members, and individuals in positions that require collaborative leadership skills. CLSAQ can be used across sectors such as community development, nonprofit organizations, grassroots movements, social advocacy, and leadership training programs. Organizations and individuals use it to:

Assess and develop collaborative leadership skills

Improve team dynamics

Foster cooperation

Enhance community engagement

Description 

The CLSAQ was developed by researchers associated with the Tamarack Institute. This self-assessment tool uses 64 Likert-type items with a 7-point scale. It contains six self-assessment exercises with 10 to 11 items each.

The instrument is scored by calculating the average ratings for each dimension of collaborative leadership. Results are analyzed to assess strengths and areas for improvement in collaborative leadership skills. There is a lack of data regarding the reliability and validity data of the CLSAQ. Future studies are needed to assess the consistency and accuracy of the instrument in measuring collaborative leadership skills.

Access 

The CLSAQ is available for free on the Tamarack Institute’s website: https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/collaborative-leadership-self-assessment-questionnaires

Reference

Tamarack Institute. (n.d.). Collaborative leadership: Self-assessment questionnaires. Tamarack Institute. https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/collaborative-leadership-self-assessment-questionnaires