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  • TWO CHAIRS | ONE MISSION

    FIRST CHAIR ASSESSMENT

  • This tool will help you as a First Chair assess the clarity, trust, and alignment between you and your Second Chair. It’s not a scorecard; it’s a clarity driver. Rate each statement honestly. Your answers are private unless you choose to share them.

    TOPICS:

    Clarity of Role & Expectations

    Trust & Relational Alignment

    Alignment to Mission & Strategy

    Leadership Capacity & Development

    Shared Language & Ownership

    Second Chair Pulse

    First Chair Pulse

  • Clarity of Role & Expectations

  • Trust & Relational Alignment

  • Alignment to Mission & Strategy

  • Leadership Capacity & Development

  • Shared Language & Ownership

  • Second Chair Pulse

  • First Chair Pulse

  • RESULTS

    FIRST CHAIR ASSESSMENT

  • Clarity of Role & Expectations

  • HIGH CLARITY

    Clarity is strong. Consider handing off more responsibility.

  • MODERATE CLARITY

    Some things may be assumed, not said. Time for a conversation.

  • LOW CLARITY

    Misalignment is likely. Define success before expecting it.

  • Trust & Relational Alignment

  • HIGH TRUST 

    Trust is strong. Keeping backing each other in public and private.

  • MODERATE TRUST 

    There is tension under the surface. Invite honest feedback.

  • LOW TRUST 

    Unity is fragile. Plan a reset conversation.

  • Alignment to Mission & Strategy

  • HIGH ALIGNMENT

    You're aligned. Invite your Second Chair to speak into big picture planning.

  • MODERATE ALIGNMENT

    Some drift is normal. Revisit the 'why' behind the plans.

  • LOW ALIGNMENT

    They may not know the vision, or feel left out of it.

  • Leadership Capacity & Development

  • HIGH CAPACITY

    They are growing. Give them space to lead others.

  • MODERATE CAPACITY

    They may be hitting a ceiling. Check in before assuming.

  • LOW CAPACITY

    This role may be too heavy without support or clarity. 

  • Shared Language & Ownership

  • HIGH OWNERSHIP

    You are speaking the same language. Keep reinforcing it.

  • MODERATE OWNERSHIP

    Your voice and theirs aren't quite synced yet. 

  • LOW OWNERSHIP

    If you feel misunderstood, they probably do too.

  • Second Chair Pulse

  • STEADY & STRONG 

    You are in a healthy place. Keep leading with clarity and intention. 

  • TIME FOR A TUNE UP

    Things aren't broken, but they aren't running well either. Realignment could unlock momentum.

  • DON'T CARRY THIS ALONE

    You are under pressure and the cracks are showing. This is a moment to pause, name what's real and ask for help.

  • First Chair Pulse

  • LEADING WITH INTENTION 

    You are approaching this relationship with intentionality and clarity. Keep creating space for feedback and trust building even when things are going well.

  • CHECK THE MIRROR

    Some blind spots are starting to form. The tension you are feeling may not just be on them. Owning your part in the relationship could shift everything.

  • TIME FOR A LEADERSHIP RESET

    It's likely that your Second Chair is experiencing confusion or frustration you haven't named. This isn't about blame, it's a moment to reset, realign, and lead with clarity again.

     

  • Please click the FINISH button to complete the First Chair Assessment.

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