involves information about current strengths, development needs and current level
of effectiveness. Most healthcare professionals understand the power of data for managing the
technical aspects of their work – medical tests can narrow the scope for accurate diagnosis and
treatment, for example. Similarly, organizations should understand the leadership behaviors
and skills that are needed for the long-term health of the organization and find
ways to accurately measure them. 360-degree leadership development assessment tools are
often most detailed and helpful, but informal assessments and ongoing feedback are beneficial, too