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Organizational Renewal Assessment Tool

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How effectively is your team or organization balancing pressing for performance and pausing for renewal?

Rate your current level of performance for each item on a scale from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Consistently).

Rejuvenation - Rebuilding Capacity
1 2 3 4 5  
We create and maintain a work environment that contributes to the well being of our employees.
We schedule work commitments in ways that support the health of our employees and our organization.
We see our employees' work lives in the larger context and value their roles outside the workplace.
We value breaks, retreats, vacations and sabbaticals as investments in sustainability.
We invest strongly in training and skill development for our employees.
Reflection - Refocusing Efforts
1 2 3 4 5  
We continuously communicate our goals and direction.
We create clear strategies and reasonable workloads based on current priorities and a realistic assessment of resources.
We remain open to creative new ideas and practices that will help us accomplish our purpose.
We regularly pause to harvest the learning from everyday events and experiences.
We provide frequent, focused feedback on performance.
Connection - Realigning Relationships
1 2 3 4 5  
We invest corporate time and energy in relationship building pursuits.
We share information with employees as broadly as possible so they know they are a valued part of our organization.
We continuously solicit the input of employees in problem solving and planning.
We actively encourage and reward mentoring activities.
We regularly show our appreciation to colleagues for their contributions and loyalty.
Direction - Recommitting To Purpose
1 2 3 4 5  
Our corporate mission, vision and values are clearly set out.
Our professed aspirations are well aligned with our everyday actions.
We are aware of our corporate strengths and leverage them at every opportunity.
We help employees see the direct connection between their work and our highest level intentions and outcomes.
We celebrate the valuable services we provide to our clients and society.

Your Total Score:

Scoring Scale Total Score Rejuvenation Score Reflection Score Connection Score Direction Score
  Total Rejuvenation Reflection Connection Direction

Looking for more ways to improve the balance of performance and renewal in your organization? Explore out the Programs area of the Pauseworks site.