Welcome to the Technology Extension Division Inventory of Organizational Capacity.  This short survey is designed to examine how your firm is performing in categories required for maximum performance and organizational progress.  The resulting report will help to prioritize your efforts, attention, and resources.

 
   
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Does your company have a written vision statement?
Can your management team identify your major competitors?
Is the CEO highly visible to all functions and level of employee?
In your opinion, would most employees agree with the statement: "People in our company are held accountable"?
Is there effective cross-fuctional communication in your organization?
Are the processes in your company well documented?
Do many supervisors connect with direct reports on a personal level?
Do employees have a clear understanding of performance expectations?
Can the management team quickly articulate the company vision statement?
Can company leaders describe market forces and major trends that will impact the industry in the next 3-5 years?
Does the CEO maintain a reserve to fund special projects and entrepreneurial efforts?
Are there clearly defined rewards/incentives/recognition for desired behaviors, performance and outcomes?
Are supervisors leading teams effectively?
Do employees know where to locate the process documentation?
Are employees able to identify the processes applicable to their particular role?
Is there an annual evaluation process, in which employees are given feedback?
Are employees given the opportunity to learn and grow at work?
Are employees aware of the company mission/purpose?
Do most employees support the mission of your organization?
Are employees able to list industry and market trends that will impact the company in the next 3-5 years?
Does the CEO regularly participate in employee-sponsored events and/or functions?
Does your company have quantified metrics?
Do employees have the technical skills, competencies and abilities to perform their jobs?
Do employees work well in teams or as part of a group?
Are the processes in your company up-to-date?
Do employees have the material and equipment to do their work efficiently and effectively?
Are there social relationships in your place of work?
Is your workforce committed to doing a quality job?
Do supervisors provide meaningful and thoughtful annual evaluations?
Do your processes adequately support your desired behaviors and outcomes?
Are your supervisors effective at coaching employees?
Do employees have the professional skills, competencies and characteristics to perform their jobs?
Are consequences for poor performance or undesirable behavior clearly defined?
Does the CEO have a mechanism to hear from those other than his/her direct reports?
Is there a regular (monthly) vehicle for the CEO to communicate with employees?
Can most employees name the firm's major competitors?
Is your company's vision statement posted?
Is your workforce committed to customer service?
Is there a process for reporting and tracking problems/issues?
Do senior managers annually attend industry tradeshows and conferences?
  
What technical skills and abilities are your greatest area of concern?
What professional skills and characteristics are your greatest concern?
 
 
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