When to Observe and Assess Leaders

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Observing leadership requires watching subordinate leaders in action such as when working or when in training. Try to observe when the leader is being challenged, when excelling, and when at their limits of strength and endurance. Collect observations across multiple events to add robustness and improve accuracy of the assessment. In the video below, leaders share their thoughts on observing subordinate leaders.