Audit objective and procedure (example)

Our ILD Leadership Culture Audit is a structured process designed to assess the quality and effectiveness of leadership in an organisation. Selection of our steps, which are adapted and carried out according to need and situation:

1. Audit objective: to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the leadership culture, examine specific leadership qualities or identify specific areas for improvement ?
2. Audit planning: target-related definition of the scope of the audit, the areas to be audited and the methods to be used
3. Analysis of the degree of implementation and quality of HR policy instruments and processes such as talent management systems, leadership development programmes, semi-structured interviews with managers and employees
4. Implementation in accordance with the audit plan: conducting interviews, development centres, analysing survey data and documents, reviewing policies and procedures and observing leadership behaviour
5. Data collection and analysis: collecting and analysing all relevant data, identifying trends, patterns of action and improvements (e.g. effectiveness of communication, handling of conflicts, empowerment of employees)
6. Evaluation of surveys, 360-degree feedback, development centre results, talent review results, analysis of personnel-related documents and observations
7. Stakeholder-related presentation of the audit results with recommendations for action to improve the leadership culture and leadership quality, proposals for measures to monitor effectiveness and presentation of the overall result achieved
8. Option: Regular review of the effectiveness of the implemented measures

A leadership culture audit can help to raise awareness of the importance of positive and effective leadership and support the organisation in developing a culture that promotes employee engagement, productivity and well-being in equal measure.

Audit categories

1. Future leadership culture – Audited
2. Effective leadership culture – Evaluated
3. Excellent leadership culture – Awarded
4. Dynamic leadership culture – Special awarded for dynamic transformation

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Deciders sometimes lack self-reflection, authenticity and good relationship management based on appreciation.
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