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1. In the past 4-6 weeks, which of these have you observed or had to navigate within your team or organisation? (Select all that apply)
Important views or concerns not being voiced openly
Points being raised, but not with enough clarity or directness to influence outcomes
Risks, issues, or blind spots not being fully addressed
Decisions being challenged, but not constructively or effectively
Conversations revisited afterwards where more could have been said
Speaking up leading to a clear and constructive outcome
Decisions being made outside rather than inside the room
None of these
2. Where do you see the greatest challenge for leaders when it comes to addressing speaking and influencing effectively? (Select one)
Ensuring important perspectives are voiced early enough
Being clear and direct without over-softening or diluting the message
Challenging senior stakeholders or authority constructively
Influencing decisions where there are strong or competing views
Maintaining position when there is pushback or resistance
3. Where is it most difficult to speak with clarity and influence? (Select one)
Within teams (manager to team member)
Between peers at the same level
With senior leaders or executive stakeholders
Across teams or functions
With external stakeholders (e.g. customers, partners)
4. What is the biggest impact of these challenges right now? (Select one)
Risks or issues not being surfaced or addressed early enough
Decisions progressing without full challenge or input
Reduced pace of execution or follow-through
Missed opportunities or suboptimal outcomes
Reduced influence or credibility in key moments
Increased pressure on a small number of leaders to step in and manage issues directly, creating potential bottlenecks
Ongoing frustration or misalignment beneath the surface
Trust, credibility or confidence in leadership is being eroded at key levels
Inconsistent leadership standards are creating confusion and uneven performance
5. What approaches have already been used to improve speaking up and influence?(Select all that apply)
Leadership training or workshops
Executive or leadership coaching
Leaders encouraged to prepare more carefully in advance
Allowing discussions to play out without intervention
Self-directed learning (books, podcasts, etc.)
Nothing consistent or structured
Other: ______
6. If this significantly improved how strategic truth telling conversations are handled, which would you be most likely to consider? (Select one)
A focused masterclass or workshop
On-demand / just-in-time coaching support
A structured leadership programme
Ongoing 1:1 or team-based coaching support
Not something I would prioritise right now
6. What makes it most difficult to address these challenges effectively? (Select one)
Lack of time or space to address issues properly
Unclear ownership or accountability
Concern about how it will be received by others
Organisational culture or leadership dynamics
Not having a consistent approach or framework
Other
7. What would be most useful to you right now? (Select up to 2)
A clear framework for speaking up effectively in high-stakes situations
Support preparing for specific conversations or decision moments
Real-time coaching in critical situations
Feedback on how I show up and how my message lands
A structured approach to building influence and credibility over time
8. What makes it most difficult to address speaking up with clarity and influence consistently in your organisation? (Select one)
Organisational culture makes it difficult to challenge openly
Hierarchy or seniority limits what can be said
Leaders approach these situations inconsistently
Concern about how speaking up will be received or perceived
Strong personalities dominate discussions
Time pressure or pace of decision-making limits space for input
There is no shared framework or expectation for how to challenge constructively
8. If you were to bring support into your organisation, which would you be most likely to consider?(Select one)
A pilot workshop or masterclass
A targeted team intervention
A broader leadership programme
1:1 Coaching for selected leaders
A broader organisational rollout
Not something we would prioritise currently
10. How many leaders in your organisation would benefit from this?
1-5
6-20
20+
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