AL360 — Achieving Leader 360

A comprehensive multi-rater leadership assessment. AL360 measures 19 leadership factors across 6 domains, grounded in Self-Determination Theory, Psychological Safety, and Adaptive Leadership research.

What AL360 Measures

AL360 evaluates leadership across six research-grounded domains:

1. Leadership Philosophy

Core beliefs about people and management

  • Trust in People
  • Belief in Human Potential
  • Self-Direction

2. Communication & Relations

Interpersonal effectiveness

  • Openness
  • Active Listening
  • Feedback
  • Psychological Safety

3. Employee Involvement

Engaging team members

  • Meaningful Work
  • Information Access
  • Solution Access

4. Motivation & Engagement

Inspiring and growing others

  • Autonomy Support
  • Competence Building
  • Relatedness

5. Empowerment & Delegation

Sharing power effectively

  • Decision Authority
  • Supportive Empowerment
  • Accountability

6. Adaptive Leadership

Navigating change

  • Learning Orientation
  • Change Facilitation
  • Strategic Thinking

What Makes AL360 Different

Feature AL360
Theoretical framework Integrates Self-Determination Theory, Psychological Safety, and Adaptive Leadership into a single instrument
Structure 6 domains, 19 factors — granular enough for targeted development while mapping to a coherent leadership model
Report depth 12-section report including domain scores, factor-level detail, rater group comparisons, gap analysis, and a development planning guide
Coaching support Included at no extra cost — coaching guide, participant brochure, and Decision Authority Matrix ship with every assessment
Accessibility No certification required, no enterprise contract — partners can purchase tokens and deploy immediately
Price per assessment $95.00 per token — significantly below the $300–$500+ typical of enterprise 360 platforms

How It Works

  1. Purchase

    Buy AL360 tokens in your partner dashboard

  2. Setup

    Create order, identify the leader and observers

  3. Invite

    System sends automated invitations with reminders

  4. Collect

    Observers complete 25-30 min assessment confidentially

  5. Report

    12-section PDF with gap analysis and development plan

What You Get

The AL360 report includes 12 comprehensive sections:

  • Executive summary with overall leadership profile
  • Domain-level scores with self vs. observer comparisons
  • Factor-level detail for all 19 factors
  • Gap analysis: self vs. managers, direct reports, and peers
  • Strength and development area identification
  • Rater group comparison across all domains
  • Qualitative feedback (open-ended comments)
  • Development planning guide with action steps

The Science

AL360 is grounded in established leadership research:

  • Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan) — Autonomy, competence, and relatedness as drivers of motivation
  • Psychological Safety (Edmondson) — Creating environments where people can speak up and take risks
  • Adaptive Leadership (Heifetz) — Navigating complex change and uncertainty
  • Theory Y / Theory X (McGregor) — Core beliefs about human nature and management
  • Growth Mindset (Dweck) — Orientation toward learning and development

For Coaches

AL360 includes professional materials for coaches and consultants:

  • Coach's debrief guide with session structure
  • Development planning worksheets
  • Marketing brochure for your clients
  • Decision Authority Matrix — a worksheet for leaders to clarify decision rights with their team

Bilingual: English & Spanish

The Achieving Leader 360 is fully bilingual (English/Spanish), including all items, instructions, reports, and email communications. This makes it ideal for organizations with multilingual workforces.

Common Questions

What is the Achieving Leader 360 (AL360)?

The AL360 is a multi-rater 360-degree leadership assessment that measures 6 domains and 19 factors. It collects feedback from self, manager, direct reports, and peers to provide a comprehensive view of leadership effectiveness.

What theory is the AL360 based on?

The AL360 is grounded in three evidence-based frameworks: Self-Determination Theory (autonomy, competence, relatedness), Psychological Safety research, and Adaptive Leadership theory.

How many raters are needed for the AL360?

We recommend a minimum of 3-5 raters across multiple relationship categories (manager, direct reports, peers) for statistically meaningful results. There is no maximum number of raters.

What does the AL360 report include?

The AL360 report is a 12-section PDF including domain scores, factor-level analysis, self-vs-rater gap analysis, blind spots identification, hidden strengths, and a structured development planning guide.

Pricing

$95.00 per token

10% discount on orders of 10+

No setup fees. Tokens never expire.