How do you measure the impact of your leadership change?

1 Define your goals

Before you start your coaching journey, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve. What are your specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals as a leader? How do they align with your organization's vision and strategy? How will you know when you have reached them? Having a well-defined set of goals will help you and your coach design a customized plan for your development, and also provide a baseline for evaluation.

2 Collect feedback

One of the most valuable sources of information about your leadership change is feedback from others. You can use various tools and methods to collect feedback from your stakeholders, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, 360-degree assessments, or performance reviews. Feedback can help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement, as well as the perceptions and expectations of your team, peers, managers, and customers. Feedback can also help you track your progress and achievements over time, and celebrate your successes.

3 Measure results

Another way to measure the impact of your leadership change is to look at the results you and your team produce. You can use key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics that are relevant to your goals and context, such as sales, revenue, productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, retention, engagement, or innovation. Results can show you the tangible outcomes of your leadership change, and how they contribute to your organization's goals and mission. Results can also help you identify gaps and challenges, and adjust your actions accordingly.

4 Reflect on your learning

A third way to measure the impact of your leadership change is to reflect on your learning process and outcomes. You can use a journal, a portfolio, or a learning log to document your coaching sessions, insights, actions, and results. Reflection can help you deepen your understanding of yourself and your situation, and learn from your experiences. Reflection can also help you recognize your growth and development as a leader, and appreciate the value of your coaching.

5 Compare your data

A fourth way to measure the impact of your leadership change is to compare your data from different sources and time points. You can use a dashboard, a chart, or a report to visualize and analyze your data, and look for patterns, trends, and correlations. Comparison can help you see the changes and improvements in your leadership skills and performance, and how they affect your team and organization. Comparison can also help you validate your data and findings, and ensure their reliability and accuracy.

6 Share your story

A fifth way to measure the impact of your leadership change is to share your story with others. You can use a presentation, a blog post, a video, or a testimonial to communicate your coaching journey, goals, actions, results, and learning. Sharing can help you showcase your achievements and impact as a leader, and inspire others to follow your example. Sharing can also help you get feedback and recognition from your audience, and build your credibility and reputation.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?