# 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.