My understanding of outcome is in the context of a system - what we DO leads
to some RESULTS, which are the outputs of the system. When these outputs
take their course, the state reached is the outcome - outside the system.
I'm a great fan of the LPI (Kouzes and Posner) - but I'm sure neither it nor
the other instruments recommended claim to measure outcomes, which will
inevitably be situational. This list only answers the "measures" part of the
original question.
An example item from the "Self" version of the LPI is "I involve others in
planning the actions we will take". This is clearly good leadership practice
(in most situations!) but is an activity.
We can speculate that outputs from that activity (still within a project
being led) might be improved commitment to the task/project, a better plan,
etc - but the outcomes will come later - project delivered to time cost and
quality, improved people retention rates on projects, etc.
Using this systems model, I am extremely interested in the other part of the
answer to George's original question posed.
My suggestions for the list of outcomes include:
- change delivered effectively (I believe leadership to be necessary only in
changing situations)
- increased ongoing staff motivation and commitment
- better ongoing communication and decision making
.. but I repeat that much will be situational. Certainly the organisations
who invest millions in leadership training deserve more than an "act of
faith" that their cash is returning value.
I'd be interested if we could re-boot this thread for a few more responses,
focusing on outcomes rather than activity measures.
Best wishes
Geoff Atkinson
MLI Ltd. UK - Developing Human Capital
www.mliltd.com
>
> >George E. Dodge wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello All,
> >> I am putting together a catalog of leadership outcomes and
> measures of
> >> leadership both proprietary and in the public domain. I would be
> interested
> >> in any leadership outcomes or leadership measures you are familiar with
> or
> >> know of. Please send them (titles, cites, whatever you can come up
> without
> >> too much trouble) to me off list at
otdod@ttacs.ttu.edu and
> once I have
> >> compiled them, I will provide you with a copy of the complete list.
> >> Thank you in advance.
> >>
> >> George Dodge
> >> Institute for Leadership Research
> >> Texas Tech
> >
>