Leadership Growth Score Calculator

Rate key leadership skills across people, strategy, and execution. Capture habits that prove leadership momentum. Get tailored tips and export results for review later.

Enter Your Inputs

Use honest ratings, then validate with feedback sources where possible.

Competencies (1–10)
Skill-based view of leadership capability.
70% of total
How clearly you align and influence.
6
How well you set direction and tradeoffs.
6
How well you read and manage emotions.
6
How you choose with data and judgment.
6
How well you scale through others.
6
How you grow people consistently.
6
How you resolve tension constructively.
6
How you set ownership and close loops.
6
How you test improvements and drive change.
6
How reliably you act with fairness and respect.
8
Leadership Actions
Behavior-based evidence of leadership momentum.
30% of total
How often you actively collect feedback. Range 0–8
Time spent mentoring or being mentored. Range 0–20
Projects with other teams or departments. Range 0–6
High-scope assignments beyond your comfort zone. Range 0–6
Leadership learning you apply in real work. Range 0–30
Days you review wins, lessons, and next moves. Range 0–20
Structured multi-rater reviews completed. Range 0–2
How confident you are in your ratings.
Context
Calibrate your plan to your target role and timeline.
Used to estimate monthly progress needed.
If provided, a trend will be shown.
How to Use
  1. Rate competencies based on recent work and examples.
  2. Enter leadership actions with realistic monthly numbers.
  3. Select your target role and timeline for planning.
  4. Press Calculate to view score and priorities above.
  5. Export CSV or PDF for reviews and coaching sessions.
Formula Used
Competency score (0–100) = weighted average of 10 ratings × 10.
Actions score (0–100) = weighted average of normalized activity metrics.
Overall score = (0.70 × competency score) + (0.30 × actions score).
Normalization = min(value ÷ cap, 1) × 100.

Example Data Table

Sample records show how different inputs can change the score.

Profile Competency Avg (1–10) Action Strength Overall Score Level
Early career lead 5.6 Moderate 53.4 Developing
New manager 6.4 High 66.8 Strong
Senior manager 7.3 Moderate 72.5 Strong
Cross-team driver 6.8 Very high 74.9 Strong
Executive-ready 8.2 High 85.1 High-Impact

Competency Weighting and Benchmarking

Competency scoring turns ten skill ratings into a single 0–100 index. Each rating uses a 1–10 scale, then weights emphasize communication and strategic thinking (12% each), while ethics, coaching, delegation, accountability, and decision quality carry 10% each. Conflict management and innovation contribute 8% each. The weighted average is multiplied by ten, so improving one point in a 12% competency typically moves the overall score by about 0.84 points.

Evidence-Based Actions and Normalization

Leadership actions add proof of real-world practice. Each activity is normalized against a cap: feedback sessions 8 per month, mentoring 20 hours per month, cross-functional projects 6 per year, stretch assignments 6 per year, learning 30 hours per month, reflection 20 days per month, and 360 cycles 2 per year. Scores above the cap are limited to 100. Weights prioritize feedback (20%) and balance the rest, producing an actions score that rewards consistent habits over spikes.

Target Role Gap and Monthly Improvement Rate

Career planning becomes clearer when you compare your score with role benchmarks. This calculator uses typical targets of 55 for Team Lead, 65 for Manager, 75 for Senior Manager, and 82 for Director. The gap is target minus your overall score. If you set a horizon, the tool estimates a monthly improvement rate by dividing the gap by months. Use that number to plan quarterly milestones, such as closing 25% of the gap every three months.

Using Trend and Confidence Signals

Trend and confidence features help you judge momentum and data quality. If you provide a previous score and months since, the calculator reports the change and a per‑month pace. Labels indicate accelerating (≥0.60), improving (≥0.20), stable, or declining (≤‑0.20). Confidence is derived from evidence strength (1–5) mapped to 0–100, then labeled low, moderate, or high. Raise confidence by adding peer feedback, manager input, and measurable outcomes.

Turning Scores into a 90-Day Leadership Plan

To act on results, focus on the three lowest competencies and the weakest action metrics. Pick one skill to practice weekly and one behavior to measure monthly, then log outcomes. For example, increase feedback sessions from two to four, run decision records for reversible choices, and delegate outcomes with checkpoints. Recalculate every four to six weeks. When you reach the Strong band (60–79), expand scope by leading cross-team initiatives and coaching others to deliver.

FAQs

1) What does the Leadership Growth Score represent?

It is a 0–100 snapshot combining weighted competencies (70%) and normalized leadership actions (30%). Use it to spot gaps, set priorities, and track improvement over time.

2) Why are competencies weighted more than actions?

Competencies reflect repeatable capability across situations, while actions validate current habits. The 70/30 split balances skill depth with evidence, reducing the impact of short-term activity spikes.

3) How should I choose a target role?

Pick the next role you are preparing for in the next 6–24 months. Use the built-in targets as a planning reference, then refine with your organization’s expectations and feedback from your manager.

4) How often should I recalculate my score?

Recalculate every four to six weeks, or after a major project. That cadence is frequent enough to show progress while giving time for behavior changes to produce measurable outcomes.

5) What if my actions score is high but competencies are low?

Treat it as energy without consistent skill. Keep the habits, but target two or three competencies with structured practice, coaching, and feedback. Over time, improved capability will make your actions more effective.

6) Can I use this for performance reviews?

Yes, as a self-assessment and discussion aid. Export the CSV or PDF, add examples of outcomes, and align your priorities with role expectations. Avoid using it as the only measure of performance.

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