Leadership Skills Matrix

Use this tool to assess leadership operating-discipline capabilities and identify where coaching should focus next.

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ADX guided walkthrough

Training intent

Train leaders to compare current capability against the level needed for disciplined execution and critical-thinking culture.

Hits to look for

• Large gaps in routines leaders assume are already strong
• Skills that need coaching before a major initiative begins
• Consensus differences between leaders and front-line teams

Why it matters

A skills matrix keeps improvement human and practical. It identifies development priorities before leaders assign work that the team is not yet equipped to sustain.

Step-by-step

1Customize up to seven onsite skill rows for the team, role, or operating challenge.
2Rate current ability from 0 to 5 for each skill.
3Set a target score based on the next 90 days, not a distant ideal.
4Use the largest gaps to choose the coaching focus and shape SMART next actions.

Rating legend

0Not trained

1Trained

2Developing

3Meets Expectations

4Above expectations

5Can teach others

This free onsite version supports up to seven customizable skills. The full ADX Group program can build unlimited skills into the matrix for broader teams, roles, and operating systems.

Capability ratings

Average priority gap: 2.0 points. Customize up to seven skills for this free onsite matrix.

Skill name

Leaders go see before deciding.

CurrentTarget

Skill name

Teams protect important work from urgent noise.

CurrentTarget

Skill name

Gaps are defined with evidence and ownership.

CurrentTarget

Skill name

Small tests produce measurable learning.

CurrentTarget

Skill name

Managers coach routines, not only outcomes.

CurrentTarget

Priority coaching focus

Use the largest gaps to teach SMART-style ADX coaching goals: specific skill, measurable rating change, accountable owner, realistic practice cadence, and a time-bound review window.

Gap 2

Direct observation and fact finding

SMART coaching goal: move from 2 to 4 by assigning one owner, practicing the routine weekly, reviewing evidence in the leadership cadence, and confirming progress within 30 to 90 days.

ADX note: Leaders go see before deciding.

Gap 2

Priority discipline

SMART coaching goal: move from 2 to 4 by assigning one owner, practicing the routine weekly, reviewing evidence in the leadership cadence, and confirming progress within 30 to 90 days.

ADX note: Teams protect important work from urgent noise.

Gap 2

Problem framing

SMART coaching goal: move from 2 to 4 by assigning one owner, practicing the routine weekly, reviewing evidence in the leadership cadence, and confirming progress within 30 to 90 days.

ADX note: Gaps are defined with evidence and ownership.

Gap 2

PDCA learning cycles

SMART coaching goal: move from 2 to 4 by assigning one owner, practicing the routine weekly, reviewing evidence in the leadership cadence, and confirming progress within 30 to 90 days.

ADX note: Small tests produce measurable learning.