Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI): Observer, 5th Revised Edition

Get 360-Degree Leadership Feedback The Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI) Observer is a powerful 360-degree feedback tool that provides leaders with honest, comprehensive perspectives on their leadership effectiveness. Based on decades of research by leadership experts James Kouzes and Barry Posner, this validated instrument allows colleagues, direct reports, supervisors, and other stakeholders to evaluate a leader's performance across the five fundamental practices of exemplary leadership.
What Observers Assess The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®: - Model the Way - How well the leader sets the example and builds commitment through daily actions
- Inspire a Shared Vision - The leader's ability to envision possibilities and enlist others in a common purpose
- Challenge the Process - How effectively the leader searches for opportunities and experiments with innovative approaches
- Enable Others to Act - The leader's skill in fostering collaboration and strengthening others' capabilities
- Encourage the Heart - How well the leader recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments

How It Works The LPI Observer contains 30 behavioral statements that observers rate based on how frequently they see the leader engage in each leadership practice. The assessment takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and provides valuable external perspectives that complement the leader's self-assessment.
Trusted by Organizations Worldwide Used by millions of leaders across diverse industries and cultures, the LPI is one of the most widely respected 360-degree feedback tools available. Its research-based foundation and practical applications make it an essential resource for organizations committed to developing authentic, effective leadership at all levels.