The following questions are designed to ask your opinions about the needs of the organization as well as your individual needs as they relate to leadership skills. The survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Your responses are important to help design the curriculum for the 2023 Leadership Academy. Thank you for your input!

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* 1. My program needs additional guidance in:

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documenting the needs of participants
tracking and evaluating outcome measures over time
obtaining information that can document program effectiveness
automating records for billing and financial purposes
evaluating staff performance and organizational functioning
selecting new interventions and strategies for which staff need training
improving the recording and retrieval of financial information
generating timely “management” reports on clinical, financial, and outcome data

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* 2. My staff needs more training for:

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assessing the needs of participants
increasing participation in services
monitoring the progress of participants
improving rapport with participants
using computerized assessments

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* 3. Current pressures to make program changes come from:

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participants
program staff members
program supervisors or managers
board members
community action groups
funding and oversight agencies
accreditation or licensing authorities

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* 4. How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

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The offices and equipment are adequate
I have the skills to conduct effective staff meetings
Some staff get confused about the mission of the organization
The staff here all get along very well
The staff often has trouble implementing concepts they learn at conferences
Staff training and continuing education are priorities at this organization
I was satisfied with the outside training available to my staff last year
I fully trust the professional judgment of staff who work with participants
There is too much friction among staff members
Some staff members here resist any type of change
I always listen to ideas and suggestions from staff
Staff generally regard me as a valuable source of information
The staff here always works together as a team
My duties are clearly related to the mission of the organization
I learned new management skills or techniques at a professional conference in the past year
I consistently plan ahead and carry out my plans
I am under too many pressures to do my job effectively
This organization encourages and supports professional growth
Staff here are always quick to help one another when needed
Computer problems are usually repaired promptly at this organization
There are enough staff here to meet current needs of participants
The budget allows staff to attend professional conferences each year
I have enough opportunities to keep my management skills up-to-date
Mutual trust and cooperation among staff in this organization are strong
I am willing to try new ideas even if some staff members are reluctant
Learning and using new procedures are easy for me
This organization operates with clear goals and objectives
Staff members often show signs of stress and strain
I have staff meetings weekly.
I usually accomplish whatever I set my mind on
I can change procedures here quickly to meet new conditions
The formal and informal communication channels here work very well
I am sometimes too cautious or slow to make changes.
Staff members think they have too many rules here
I feel a lot of stress here
The heavy workload here reduces program effectiveness
Communication with other programs that have similar interests would help
Staff readily implement my ideas for changing program procedures
More open discussions about program issues are needed here
This organization holds regular in-service training
I learned new management skills or techniques from manuals or other self-education materials in the past year
I frequently hear good staff ideas for improving services
Some staff here do not do their fair share of work
A larger support staff is needed to help meet program needs
I do a good job of regularly updating and improving my skills
Staff members always feel free to ask questions and express concerns in this organization
I am highly effective in working with community leaders and board members
Staff frustrations are common here
I have a clear plan for leading my area
My staff readily follows my leadership
I am able to adapt quickly when I have to shift focus
I am viewed as a strong leader by the staff here
Technology at this organization is mostly old and outdated
This organization provides a welcoming environment for staff and participants
Frequent staff turnover is a problem for this organization
The support staff here have the skills they need to do their jobs

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* 5. On a scale of 1-3, with 1 being most least interested and 3 being most interested, how interested are you in learning more about:

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Communication Skills
Recruiting and Retention
Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Coaching and Mentoring
Team Building
Meeting Facilitation Skills
Time Management and Accountability
Delegation and Decision-Making Skills
Effective Presentation Skills
Positive Psychology: Creating a Welcoming Organizational Culture

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* 6. Three specific things I would like to learn or know more about through my participation in the South Florida Wellness Network Leadership Academy:

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