Leadership Practices Inventory® 360

Leadership Practices Inventory LPI360 test

Are you looking to benchmark and develop your leadership capability? Would your organisation benefit from more leaders with increased credibility, who are inspiring, and who unlock potential in others? Are you looking for a practical and proven model of leadership? If so, the Leadership Practices Inventory is the right tool for the job.

What is the Leadership Practices Inventory / LPI 360?

A robust, powerful, and effective model of leadership, the Leadership Practices Inventory® applies the proven principles described by Kouzes & Posner’s respected Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. We use the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and the Leadership Practices Inventory 360 (LPI 360) to support our leadership development programmes.   

Download example Leadership Practices Inventory 360 report

The 5 Leadership Practices/10 Commitments:

Leadership Practices Inventory LPI 5 Practices

Model the Way

  • Is clear on personal values
  • Sets the example by aligning actions with shared values

Inspire a Shared Vision

  • Envisions the future by imagining and ennobling possibilities
  • Enlists others in a common vision by appeal to shared aspirations

Challenges the Process

  • Searches for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve
  • Experiments and takes risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes

Enable Others to Act

  • Fosters collaboration by promoting co-operative goals and building trust
  • Strengthens others by sharing power and discretion

Encourage the heart

  • Recognises contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence
  • Celebrates values and victories by creating a spirit of community

Fundamentals of the LPI®

  • The LPI is a proven model for developing the competencies necessary for effective leadership.
  • It has been developed with over 25 years of research behind it.
  • The LPI self-assessment and the LPI® 360 assessment report  30 behaviours which can be taught, learnt and practised.
  • Leaders that engage more frequently in the 5 practices and 30 behaviours are more effective and credible.
  • Leadership development includes self-development – the best leaders are the best learners
  • Leadership is everyone’s business.

Benefits of using the Leadership Practices Inventory®

  • Understand the 5 principles and 30 behaviours needed for effective leadership.
  • Understand how others perceive your strengths as a leader.
  • Understand the behaviours you need to demonstrate more frequently to increase your leadership effectiveness.
  • Develop a clear and practical action plan to increase your leadership capability and effectiveness.
  • Be supported with official Leadership Practices Inventory learning resources.

Who is the LPI® & LPI® 360 for?

Leaders, managers, and anyone wanting to become a more effective and credible leader.  The results of the Leadership Practices Inventory® will give you the information needed for focused leadership development.  

We are also able to support your leader’s development through the design and delivery of leadership development programmes that are underpinned with the Kouzes & Posner model of leadership. 

The LPI® can be used as a stand-alone feedback tool, supported with Leadership Practices Inventory workshops, or can be incorporated into larger and more comprehensive leadership and management development programmes. However, if you would like to use the Leadership Practices Inventory, contact us and we will be happy to chat through your needs.

If you are an individual interested in completing the LPI® or LPI® 360-degree assessment, supported with a 90-minute remote feedback call by a qualified and experienced Leadership Practices Inventory coach, please use the button below.  Please note that this is not an automated service – we will be in touch with you, by email, within one business day.  

Choose the LPI® self-assessment version to understand how your leadership behaviours compare to those of a large norm-group of other leaders.

Choose the LPI® 360 version to understand how your leadership behaviours compare to those of a large norm-group of other leaders, and invite feedback from the following rater groups: your manager; peers; direct reports; and other colleagues.

Leadership Practices Inventory Self Assessment

£220 plus VAT where applicable

Leadership Practices Inventory 360 Version

£450 plus VAT where applicable

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