The Academic Leader Assessment (ALA) is a 360-degree personal development tool designed specifically for academic leaders (deans, associate/assistant deans, and department chairs). It provides meaningful and confidential feedback from other administrators, colleagues, faculty, and external stakeholders regarding leadership skills.

Academic leaders receive a comprehensive report of the feedback provided by individuals they have asked to complete the ALA. The entire process, from the 15-minute initial setup to the final report, is Web-based.

Use the ALA to:

• Obtain valuable performance feedback from key constituents 
• Create a personal development plan 
• Assemble and develop your leadership team (with strengths to complement your own)
• Compare your skills with those of your peers

How the ALA Works:

The ALA is comprised of 30 dimensions organized into four areas:

• Foundations of Leadership
• Interpersonal Competencies
• Use of Business Acumen in Decision Making
• Head of the Academic Enterprise

After signing up, AACSB will schedule an implementation period with you. Once the implementation process is complete you (the academic leader) will be sent an email which includes your password. You are then guided through a self-assessment and will enter the names and email addresses of the people from whom you are inviting feedback. Responses will remain anonymous to you, the academic leader participating in the process.

Reports, which are sent only to the academic leader, include the following:

• Summary results by category of respondent (faculty member, b-school leadership team, administrative leaders of the institution, alumni, advisory council member, etc.)
• Comments provided by others
• Comparison data from a group of institutions designated by you

The ALA was developed by Stephen A. Stumpf of the Center for Responsible Leadership and Governance at Villanova University and is powered by LearningBridge.