The Evaluation Attitude

The evaluation attitude is a "predisposition to continually examine and analyze the competencies we attain." Evaluation is a critical component of the cyclical learning process. It does not just occur formally at the conclusion of activities, but informally as well, by all involved, throughout the project or task.

One who applies this attitude or technique will be continually aware of the objectives of his learnings and will attempt to measure his growth toward them.

Growth in and improvement of leadership performance are dependent upon the individual's willingness to change, his ability to define the kind of change he needs, and his opportunity to objectively evaluate his success.

Evaluation is described in additional detail in the companion book to this volume, in Chapter 16 - "Evaluation".