The Leadership Challenge
Asia Pacific Region
Development Process
Your HRD Team
Dr. Ali Atkison
VP, Learning & Development
ali@hrdleadership.com
Questions on logistics, assessments, invitations, communications
HRDPrograms@hrdleadership.com
Zoom Recordings, Slide Decks
Kickoff (original Cohort 1): Zoom Passcode: $.R2z@4L, Slide Deck
Kickoff (original Cohort 2): Zoom Passcode: Lt#yQqO5, Slide Deck
Pre-Assessment Data Review: Zoom Passcode: 22%v+Jnz, Slide Deck
Model the Way: Zoom Passcode: xw9q0=Ei, Slide Deck
Inspire a Shared Vision: Zoom Passcode: V#$7%PCG, Slide Deck
Challenge the Process: Zoom Passcode: 2eifC@FV, Slide Deck
Enable Others to Act: Zoom Passcode: 6SRu&S0*, Slide Deck
Encourage the Heart: Zoom Passcode: LFP$9zq., Slide Deck
Post-Assessment Review: Zoom Passcode: ^X2@guE8, Slide Deck, Action Plan
Workshop Action Items
- Complete the steps for your LPI 360 (below).
- Once you receive your report, review your individual LPI report.
- Identify your highest- and lowest-scored practice areas.
- Take note of any important takeaways or questions about your report.
- Read chapters 1 and 2 in the book, The Leadership Challenge.
- Listen to the Coaching for Leaders podcast Episode 341: How to Process Your 360 Feedback, with Tom Henschel.
- Meet with your Accountability Partner. Answer the following questions:
- What was your primary takeaway from the podcast regarding how best to process your 360 feedback?
- What are the main themes from your 360 feedback?
Your LPI 360 Pre-Assessment Steps
Action | Timing |
|---|---|
You will get a link to the LPI assessment (email will come from notifications@lpionline.com) | June 5 |
Send the pre-email to your observers (template language below) Your Observers – 10-20 TOTAL across all categories
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you send this pre-email BEFORE adding them into the system. | As soon as possible |
Please add your observers into the system (utilize the "Manage Observers" link)
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you add at least 10 observers in order to provide themes in your feedback and protect the anonymity of the observers | June 5 |
Deadline for your assessment and your observers' feedback. HRD will send reminders to help drive completion. | June 27 |
Your completed LPI assessment report will be sent to you.
You will need a minimum of 5 observers submitting feedback to receive your report. | July 3 |
Your LPI 360 Observer Email Template
I am participating in a program to enhance my personal leadership. As part of the process, I am participating in the Leadership
Practices Inventory (LPI) Assessment. It is a 30-item assessment that provides 360-degree feedback on the frequency of specific leadership behaviors based on a 10-point scale. I very much value your feedback and wanted to let you know that I have selected you as an observer to provide feedback on the 30 leadership behaviors. The assessment takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and you will have the opportunity to add comments at the end of the survey to aid in my development. All responses, with the exception of the Manager, will be anonymous. Your open feedback is much appreciated!
You will be receiving an automated email from the LPI system, but I wanted to provide some additional context for you in advance of that email. As an observer of my leadership behaviors, you will be presented with 30 unique statements. Each question asks you to assign a measurement of how often I engage in a particular behavior. Please read each item carefully, consider the 1-10 rating scale, and select the number that best applies. Based on almost 40 years of research, the LPI data confirms that all 30 questions in the LPI Observer apply to any leader at any level in any organization, under nearly all conditions. As a result, there isn’t a "not applicable" response option.
Be on the lookout for the assessment email, and please complete the assessment by end of day on June 27. Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for helping me to be a better leader!
Pre-Work for Model the Way Workshop
July 21 (US)
July 22 (AP)
- Review the Model the Way chapters in The Leadership Challenge book.
- Submit your 2-3 focus behaviors
- Listen to the TalentGrow podcast, episode 188: The Leadership Challenge: Master the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership with Jim Kouzes.
- Meet with your accountability partners and discuss the following questions:
- What surprised you about the background and/or findings from the leadership research Jim Kouzes talked about in the podcast episode?
- What is the connection between mindset and leadership?
- Share your focus behaviors and why you chose them.
- Actively practice your 2-3 newly identified focus behaviors.
Pre-Work for Inspire a Shared Vision Workshop
September 2 (US)
September 3 (AP)
- Read or Review the Inspire a Shared Vision chapters in The Leadership Challenge book.
- Finish the Values in Action worksheet for your remaining 5 values.
- Share your core values with your team or a trusted person.
- Watch the TedxGlasgow talk by Bob Keiller, “Doing Core Values.
- Meet with your accountability partner. Discuss the following questions:
- What was your biggest a-ha moment from Bob Keiller’s Tedx talk as it relates to Modeling the Way?
- What are your values and how will you ensure you are modeling them in your leadership?
Pre-Work for Challenge the Process Workshop
September 30 (US)
October 1 (AP)
- Complete the mid-point survey (if you haven't already).
- Finalize your Vision Statement.
- Submit your answers to the 5 Reflection Questions (p. 77 in your workbook), along with your Vision Statement, to your team Accountability Group page.
- With your Accountability Groups, discuss: Where can you find opportunities to communicate your vision more often? (Be prepared to report back in our next workshop!)
- Share your vision with more members of your team! Get their feedback.
- Read the Challenge the Process chapters (pgs. 137-189) in your Leadership Challenge book.
Pre-Work for Enable Others to Act Workshop
November 6 (US)
November 7 (AP)
- Read: Enable Others to Act chapters in The Leadership Challenge
- Do: Complete the One Step at a Time chart on p. 110 of your workbook AND execute one of the “Small Wins” you identified on that chart.
- Listen: Listen to the Leadership 480 podcast, episode title, “How Leaders Drive Innovation.”
- Meet: With your accountability partner, discuss the following questions:
- Danny Gandara notes that innovation is iterative. How does this connect to small wins?
- He also asserts that creativity is a skill that comes in many forms and can be developed. How does this connect to trust?
- Share any other valuable takeaways from the podcast.
Pre-Work for Encourage the Heart Workshop
November 25 (US)
November 26 (AP)
- Read: Encourage the Heart chapters (pgs. 245-294) in The Leadership Challenge
- Watch: Trust Your Teams by Simon Sinek.
- Meet with your accountability partner. Discuss the following questions:
- How do the concepts of control, empowerment, and trust as Simon Sinek discusses them relate to enabling your team members?
- What are some ways you can enable “flow” with your team/colleagues?
- Do: Ask your team members to identify their spot on the Flow Chart. Discuss ways to enable flow and build trust in your next 1:1s.
- Complete the steps below for your LPI 360 Post-Assessment
Your LPI 360 Assessment Steps
Action | Timing |
|---|---|
You will get a link to the LPI Post-Assessment (email will come from notifications@lpionline.com) | November 26 |
Send the pre-email to your observers (*template language below). IMPORTANT: Please ensure you send this pre-email BEFORE adding them into the system.
Send the pre-email to your observers (*template language below) Your Observers – 10-20 TOTAL across all categories
| As soon as possible |
Please add your observers into the system (utilize the "Manage Observers" link) IMPORTANT: Please ensure you add at least 10 observers in order to provide themes in your feedback and protect the anonymity of the observers | As soon as possible |
The deadline for your assessment and your observers to provide their feedback. HRD will send reminders to help drive completion. | December 9 |
Your completed LPI 360 assessment report will be sent to you from hrdprograms@hrdleadership.com.
Review your report, noting your highest and lowest-scored practice areas. Take note of any important takeaways or questions about your report. | December 15 |
Your LPI 360 Observer Email Template
Hello,
I’m currently participating in a leadership re-assessment as part of my continued development. This process includes completing the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360° re-assessment, a 30-item tool that gathers feedback from others to help me reflect on my growth and changes in leadership behaviors since my initial assessment.
I’ve chosen you as an observer to provide honest, constructive feedback that supports my leadership growth. Below are a few key details to help guide your participation:
What is the LPI?
A 30-item leadership assessment measuring how often I demonstrate specific leadership behaviors on a 1–10 scale.
When is it due?
Please complete the assessment by December 9.
How long will it take?
About 10–15 minutes to complete, with an optional comments section at the end.
Will your feedback be anonymous?
Yes, all observer feedback is anonymous. The only exception is the manager’s feedback, which is not anonymous.
How do you complete the assessment?
You’ll receive an automated email from the LPI system (notifications@lpionline.com) with your personal link and instructions.
Anything to know before starting?
- Each question asks how often I engage in a specific leadership behavior.
- There is no “not applicable” option—all items apply to every leader.
- Please confirm you’re evaluating the correct person before submitting.
- The system times out after 45 minutes—consider drafting comments elsewhere before pasting them in.
Thank you so much for your time and thoughtful feedback; it truly helps me continue growing as a leader. Please let me know if you have any questions!
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