VMG's Leadership Skills Self-Assessment
Use this tool to assess your leadership skills and identify where you may have gaps. If you would like a copy of your results emailed to you, you must leave your email address. If you don't, you will be able to see a copy of your responses on this screen only.
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How would you describe your current leadership career stage?
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How would you rate your current level of leadership knowledge and skills?
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Section 1: Professional Values
How well do you embody the professional values of a great leader?
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I take pride in high standards of professional competence
I am committed to continuous improvement
I maintain principles of honesty and integrity
I champion the diversity of individuals
I chamption the diversity of communities and society
I believe in the power of great leadership to enhance people's wellbeing
I believe in the power of great leadership to enhance animal welfare
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Section 2: Behaviours and Practices
How well do you demonstrate the behaviours and practices of a great leader?
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I lead by example
I demonstrate my professional values
I engage in CPD appropriate to my current role and career goals
I support others to develop their leadership practice, whatever their role
I challenge myself to evaluate and improve my performance
I challenge others to evaluate and improve their performance
I use the principles of evidence-based practice
I am a positive advocate for my organisation
I am a positive advocate for my profession
I am a positive advocate for the veterinary sector
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Section 3: Knowledge and Skills
What do you need to know to be a great leader?
Knowledge & Skills 1: Developing Yourself
The first step to great leadership will always be to understand yourself as a leader.
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I actively seek feedback on my performance
I make time in my day to pause, reflect, and plan
I contribute to advancing the field of veterinary leadership
I have the next step in my career planned
I have a support network of people who can support, advise, challenge and empower me
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Knowledge & Skills 2: Communicating & Influencing
Communication is a fundamental skill of the great veterinary leader
In my working role, I understand...
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Mindset theory
The use and interpretation of nonverbal communication
How to negotiate
How to resolve conflict
How to develop a communication strategy
The communication tools available (devices, software and apps)
The use and impact of print, broadcast, digital and social media
How to manage a complaint
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I use active listening techniques
I assess the impact of communications on different audiences
I regularly review the 'client journey' through my organisation
I can communicate appropriately and effectively with people from different cultures to my own
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Knowledge & Skills 3: Developing Others
Developing others can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a leadership role
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The recruitment cycle
How to conduct a skills gap analysis
How to implement and evaluate a personal development plan
How to set up a coaching or mentoring relationship
The principles and practice of effective coaching and mentoring
Theories of team building and development
How to support remote or dispersed teams
The risks, signs and management of stress
The risks, signs and management of workplace bullying
The principles of mental health first aid
The mental health support services available
The positive wellbeing tools and techniques available
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I ensure exit interviews are conducted to learn from team members
I have a succession plan in place
I actively promote interprofessional working
I visibly practice good wellbeing habits (taking breaks, eating lunch, etc)
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Knowledge & Skills 4: Leading Change and Innovation
The veterinary sector is full of innovation and always developing new ideas
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Theories of organisational culture
Different change models and processes
How to effectively manage a project
How to motivate people
How to set goals and evaluate success
Where to source reliable information on new technology, products, services or processes
How to make a business case for a change
The principles of clinical audit
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I actively assess my organisational culture and my impact on it
I identify all stakeholders for any proposed change and ensure they are appropriately consulted
I regularly 'horizon scan' for new products, services or processes that could lead to improvement
I ensure that organisational data is regularly collated, analysed and shared
I ensure that my organisation is regularly benchmarked against our competitors
I set and critically evaluate KPIs for my team
I share performance measures and outcomes with my team
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Knowledge & Skills 5: Planning and Strategy
Setting the strategic direction for an organisation, team or project is one of the factors that distinguishes a leader
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Different strategic planning models
How to set an organisational vision, mission and purpose
How to determine organisational values
How to set goals and evaluate success
How to carry out a significant event audit
Corporate social responsibility
How to assess financial performance
How to identify collaborative partners
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I align projects with strategic goals to ensure we are on track
I regularly review business plans and adjust as necessary
I make decisions based on the best available data
I actively review supplier relationships and act accordingly
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Knowledge & Skills 6: Knowing Your Sector
The veterinary sector offers a wealth of opportunities to demonstrate great leadership and its value to both human wellbeing and animal health
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The business and legal structures available
The role and functions of the RCVS, VMD, NOAH and DEFRA
The laws governing the veterinary sector
The principles of professional indemnity
The principles and practice of informed consent
The principles of public health
The principles of data protection
The principles and practice of environmental sustainability
The impact of the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental context
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I ensure my team comply with their Codes of Professional Conduct
I regularly review our consent processes and protocols
I regularly review our current and potential future client/customer demographics
I regularly evaluate our work for its environmental impact
I actively work to reduce our impact on the environment
I regularly review our local and national social and economic situtation, and plan for potential impacts
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