The Process

Four steps. Fully self-administered.

Any administrator can run the full cycle — from setup to results — without training, certification, or outside help.

~2 minutes

Set up the assessment

An administrator creates an assessment for a specific leader. Name the leader, select your team invite list, set a collection window, and optionally add up to three custom questions beyond the 9 validated ones.

  • Add leaders individually or bulk import via spreadsheet
  • Organize by tags: department, location, cohort, program
  • Set custom date ranges for data collection
  • Add up to 3 custom questions (open-ended, yes/no, or multiple choice)
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app.leadershipimpactindex.org/new-assessment
Leader Name
Dr. Sarah Chen
Department Tag
Emergency Services+ Add tag
Collection Window
Jan 15, 2026 → Feb 1, 2026
Team Invite List
14 team members selected
Share Your Insight — Email
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~60 seconds per respondent

Invite the team

The platform automatically emails every team member on the invite list. Each person answers 9 questions about their leader — anonymously, from any device, in under a minute.

  • Automated email invitations with personalized links
  • Automatic reminders at intervals you set
  • 100% anonymous — individual responses never visible
  • Minimum 5 responses required before any score is shown
  • Real-time response rate tracking in your dashboard
Instantly (once 5 responses are in)

Scores generate automatically

The moment your fifth response is received, the platform calculates scores across all 9 leadership dimensions on a 0–100 scale. No waiting, no analyst, no consultant. Results are in your dashboard immediately and update in real time.

  • Scores appear automatically — no manual processing
  • 0–100 scale with color-coded tiers (Exceptional → Opportunity to Improve)
  • Scores update live as additional responses arrive
  • Organization heatmap populates in real time across all leaders
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app.leadershipimpactindex.org/leaders/chen
Dr. Sarah Chen 87
Based on 11 responses · +14 above org avg (73)
Career Dev.
91
Empowerment
88
Innovation
84
Respect
94
Recognition
72
app.leadershipimpactindex.org/reports
DepartmentCareerEmpower.Innov.RespectOverall
Org Avg8285748882
Emergency9193809590
ICU8587728984
Nursing7082678574
Outpatient6376587866
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Ongoing

Track progress over time

Run the same assessment before and after any coaching program, leadership training, or development initiative. The platform automatically links assessments for the same leader and shows exactly what changed.

  • Organization Heatmap: every leader × every dimension, color-coded
  • Leader Trends: sparklines showing each leader’s trajectory over time
  • Leader Detail: radar chart overlaying all assessment history
  • Category Trends: which dimensions are improving org-wide
  • Comparison Mode: benchmark any two leaders head-to-head
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The Assessment

Nine validated dimensions of leadership impact

Each question — selected and validated by Mayo Clinic researchers — targets a specific, observable leadership behavior that predicts team satisfaction, retention, and performance.

01

Career Development

Invests in your professional growth and holds regular career development conversations.

"Holds career development conversations with me."
02

Empowerment

Trusts you to make decisions and gives you the autonomy to do your job well.

"Empowers me to do my job."
03

Innovation

Encourages new ideas and approaches, creating space for creativity on the team.

"Encourages employees to suggest ideas for improvement."
04

Respect

Values your contributions and treats every team member with dignity and fairness.

"Treats me with respect and dignity."
05

Coaching

Provides helpful feedback and guidance to help you perform at your best.

"Provides helpful feedback and coaching on my performance."
06

Recognition

Acknowledges your contributions and celebrates team and individual wins.

"Recognizes me for a job well done."
07

Communication

Keeps the team informed and ensures everyone has the context they need.

"Keeps me informed about changes taking place at [organization]."
08

Growth

Actively supports ongoing skill development and professional advancement.

"Encourages me to develop my talents and skills."
09

Overall Satisfaction

The complete leadership picture — how satisfied team members are with this leader overall.

"Overall, how satisfied are you with [leader's name]?"
The Measurement Cycle

The only tool built for before and after

Most feedback tools give you a one-time snapshot. The Leadership Impact Index is purpose-built for repeated measurement — making the return on investment of leadership development visible, often for the first time.

Baseline Assessment

Measure your leaders’ impact before any coaching, training, or development program. This is your starting line.

Development Intervention

Run your coaching program, leadership training, or any development initiative. LII scores tell you exactly which dimensions to focus on.

Follow-Up Comparison

Run the same assessment. The platform automatically links results and shows exactly what changed — by how much and in which categories.

See exactly what changed.
Prove the investment worked.

The Category Breakdown view shows your leader’s First vs. Latest scores side by side across all 9 dimensions. The data speaks for itself — in board reports, stakeholder reviews, or coaching conversations.

app.leadershipimpactindex.org/leaders/chen/compare
Before Coaching After Coaching
Coaching
+32
Recognition
+20
Communication
+23
Empowerment
+19
vs. Traditional 360-Degree Assessment

Everything a 360 does — but actually practical

Traditional 360-degree assessments were built for a different era. The Leadership Impact Index was built for organizations that need measurement to be fast, affordable, and repeatable.

Factor Leadership Impact Index Traditional 360 Assessment
Time to complete Under 60 seconds 30–60 minutes
Typical response rate 80%+ 30–50%
Number of questions 9 validated Likert scale 50–100+
Results available Immediately (once 5 responses received) 2–4 weeks
Cost per leader Starting at $100 $995–$8,500
Consultant required No — fully self-administered Usually yes (certified facilitator)
Clinically validated Yes — 14+ peer-reviewed studies (Mayo Clinic) Varies widely
Track improvement over time Built-in comparison & trend tracking Manual or separate engagement
Organization-wide view Interactive heatmap across all leaders Individual reports only
Survey fatigue risk Minimal — 9 questions High — 50–150 questions
Respondent anonymity 100% — minimum 5 responses required Often identifiable

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