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Leadership Challenges Survey

Thank you for agreeing to complete our survey. Your responses will help us understand the change leaders experience in their roles and how they cope with the uncertainty and complexity that change brings.

By sharing your thoughts on this topic you will be helping us to identify the key trends and themes in leadership today.

Step 1 of 5 - Dealing With Change as A Leader

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Dealing With Change as A Leader

The following questions are designed to understand what change you experienced in 2023.

1. Overall, how significant were the changes you experienced in the last year?(Required)

where 5 = a significant challenge and 1 = not a challenge

5	4	3	2	1

2. How significant are the following challenges in your current role?
where 5 = a significant challenge and 1 = not a challenge

Reaching/exceeding targets and key performance indicators(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Firefighting issues and problems with my clients/stakeholders(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Getting things done in the confines of the working week(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Attracting new talent(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Retaining talent(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Winning new business(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Job uncertainty(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Lack of alignment with my boss(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Performance of direct reports(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Lack of autonomy(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Micromanagement by seniors(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Other

3. What changes have you experienced in the last year?
Please rate the impact of the change on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 is strongly impacted and 1 is no impact.

Headcount/Staff Cuts(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

More competition in the marketplace(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Target increases (company expectations increased)(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

New internal stakeholders(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Changes in role related to Artificial Intelligence (if yes please comment)(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

How does AI impact?

Changes in working from home policy since Covid(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Company reorganisation(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Company buy-out/merger(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Industry or sector changes(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

4. How effectively do you feel you have dealt with the changes above?(Required)

Where 1 is not effectively and 10 very effectively.

What changes did you encounter?

5. What tactics did you employ to deal with those changes?(Required)

I just go on with it

I got support from my Manager

I took on a Mentor/Coach

I worked longer hours

I delegated more to my team

I got support from my Partner

Other please comment

Comments(Required)

6. Since Covid, do you feel better equipped to deal with change?
5 = strongly agree and 1 = strongly disagree

I feel more prepared for sudden and unexpected change(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

I don't feel any differently(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

I find it harder to anticipate change(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Not sure(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

7. Complexity in the workplace has been described as VUCA: Volatility (unpredictable); Uncertainty (unsure); Complexity (different and connected parts); Ambiguous (open to more than one interpretation).(Required)

Using this definition how would you describe your current working environment?

Unpredictable

Uncertain

Complex

Ambiguous

All of the above

Please add your comments

8. Please rate the impact of VUCA (complexity) in your current role in terms of significance.

Please drag and drop for your personal order of significance (where most significant is first and least significant last).

New and multiple stakeholders and influencers on your organisation’s strategy
Changes to the company’s organisation
Constant changes in demands on the team, for example increased targets
Changes in systems or technical support
Local, regional or global reporting lines
Virtual and in-person office setups
Changes in the external market place
Unsure about what to expect in 2024

9. Some current opportunities for organisational transformation are listed below. Please indicate to what extent you are experiencing them:
where 5 is frequently and 1 is rarely

Instilling a culture of innovation and experimentation(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Encouraging employees to try new ideas, learn from failures and adapt to changing conditions(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Shifting from hierarchical reporting lines to horizontal flows(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Fostering a more shared sense of direction and motivation with employees(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Reviewing and reorganizing the organization/department for more change and innovation(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Redesigning current processes and cultures to enable cross-functional collaboration(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Figuring out how to introduce AI across the organisation and what impact it will have(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

10. Are you a people manager?(Required)

Yes

Did your team change in 2023?(Required)

Yes

If yes, what in your opinion was the primary reason for/cause of these changes?(Required)

I took on a new role

Attrition

Re-organisation

New Hires

Leading Through Change

The following questions are designed to understand how you and your team dealt with change in the last twelve months

11. How well do you lead your direct reports in times of change?(Required)

where 5 = very well and 1 = not very well

5	4	3	2	1	N/A

12. What tactics do you use to support the team in times of change? Tick all that apply(Required)

Select all that apply

One to one sessions

Group discussion sessions

Provide external mentoring/coaching

Provide interval mentoring/coaching

Fireside chats with senior leadership

Publish FAQs

Over communicate with updates and next steps

Not applicable

Other please comment

If other, please comment(Required)

13. How well does your team adapt to change?(Required)

where 5 = adapt very well and 1 = adapt very poorly

5	4	3	2	1	N/A

14. How would you describe your management style in times of change?(Required)

Select all that apply

Visionary

Democratic

Transformational

Coaching

Not applicable

Other please comment

If other, please comment

15. To what extent do you feel you have a healthy work/life balance?(Required)

Not at all

Some of the time

Most of the time

All of the time

Not applicable

What would your ideal work-life balance look like?

16. How well do you feel your employees are dealing with the following challenges:
where 5 is very well and 1 is not very well

Multiple changes of reporting line(Required)

5	4	3	2	1	N/A

Balancing working from home with working in the office(Required)

5	4	3	2	1	N/A

Getting things done in the confines of the working week(Required)

5	4	3	2	1	N/A

Embracing organisational change(Required)

1	2	3	4	5	N/A

Supporting each other within the team(Required)

1	2	3	4	5	N/A

How is your organisation supporting teams in these changes?(Required)

Training and coaching is on offer to help teams adapt and learn

My organisation is flexible with regard to working from home or coming to the office

My organisation is fostering a culture of trust and communication, and emphasise the benefits and opportunities of AI

Employees are being provided with clear guidelines and principles for responsible and ethical use of AI

Employees are being encouraged to view AI as an opportunity for learning, innovation, and growth.

Not applicable

Looking to The Future

We would like to understand how AI and other external factors are affecting your ability to lead.

17. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements about your organisation and climate change:
where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

In 2024 my organisation will need to be more conscious of personal responsibility in preventing climate change(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

In 2024 my organisation will need to be more proactive in affecting climate change(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Climate change will have a direct bearing on my organisation going forward(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

This corporate responsibility will create new opportunities for growth in my sector(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Political instability will create bigger challenges for my organisation going forward(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

18. AI is rapidly evolving field that will have huge implications for business. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:
where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

We are redefining the company’s vision for AI and communicating it clearly to employees and stakeholders(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

The organisation has identified the most value for AI across the business and prioritised it based on return on investment and impact(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

My organisation is upskilling teams and hiring talent to fill the gaps in AI skills and expertise(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

My organisation is evaluating the risks and ethical issues associated with AI, and ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations and standards(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Training is being provided for employees to learn about AI concepts, tools, and best practices(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

We are hiring new talent with relevant AI skills and expertise(Required)

5	4	3	2	1

Demographics

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What sector do you work in?(Required)

Tech

Fintech

Retail

Professional Services

Finance

Government

Please indicate your position?(Required)

Director

Senior Manager

Manager/Team Leader

Individual Contributor/Subject Matter Expert

Other

Where are you based?(Required)

Ireland

USA

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Europe Other

Middle East

North Africa

Please share your function?(Required)

Sales

Marketing

Finance

Communications

Strategy/Innovation

Human Resources

Please share your gender?(Required)

Female

Male

Other

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Leadership Challenges Survey

Dealing With Change as A Leader

2. How significant are the following challenges in your current role?
where 5 = a significant challenge and 1 = not a challenge

3. What changes have you experienced in the last year?
Please rate the impact of the change on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 is strongly impacted and 1 is no impact.

6. Since Covid, do you feel better equipped to deal with change?
5 = strongly agree and 1 = strongly disagree

9. Some current opportunities for organisational transformation are listed below. Please indicate to what extent you are experiencing them:
where 5 is frequently and 1 is rarely

Leading Through Change

16. How well do you feel your employees are dealing with the following challenges:
where 5 is very well and 1 is not very well

Looking to The Future

17. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements about your organisation and climate change:
where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

18. AI is rapidly evolving field that will have huge implications for business. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:
where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

Demographics

Your Details

Get in Touch

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Leadership Challenges Survey

Dealing With Change as A Leader

2. How significant are the following challenges in your current role? where 5 = a significant challenge and 1 = not a challenge

3. What changes have you experienced in the last year? Please rate the impact of the change on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 is strongly impacted and 1 is no impact.

6. Since Covid, do you feel better equipped to deal with change? 5 = strongly agree and 1 = strongly disagree

9. Some current opportunities for organisational transformation are listed below. Please indicate to what extent you are experiencing them: where 5 is frequently and 1 is rarely

Leading Through Change

16. How well do you feel your employees are dealing with the following challenges: where 5 is very well and 1 is not very well

Looking to The Future

17. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements about your organisation and climate change: where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

18. AI is rapidly evolving field that will have huge implications for business. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

Demographics

Your Details

Get in Touch

The Sales Leader as Coach

Leadership Challenges and Concerns – Industry Survey

2. How significant are the following challenges in your current role?
where 5 = a significant challenge and 1 = not a challenge

3. What changes have you experienced in the last year?
Please rate the impact of the change on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 is strongly impacted and 1 is no impact.

6. Since Covid, do you feel better equipped to deal with change?
5 = strongly agree and 1 = strongly disagree

9. Some current opportunities for organisational transformation are listed below. Please indicate to what extent you are experiencing them:
where 5 is frequently and 1 is rarely

16. How well do you feel your employees are dealing with the following challenges:
where 5 is very well and 1 is not very well

17. Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements about your organisation and climate change:
where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree

18. AI is rapidly evolving field that will have huge implications for business. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:
where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree