No

Yes

Not sure

1.

The vision is clear and creates excitement at all levels

2.

The business has a clear strategy for the short and medium term

3.

The business has a plan and budget in place to support the strategy

4.

The business is achieving its financial and non financial objectives

5.

The business is delivering a return higher than its cost of capital / investment

6.

The business generates enough profits and cash to fund its growth

7.

The business has a strong brand, and is viewed as a market leader

8.

I understand the risks that can threaten the survival of my business

9.

I have the required leadership and management skills to grow my business

10.

My employees are inspired, motivated and competent

11.

I am able to employ and retain the right people

12.

There is a strong focus on people development

13.

Roles are clear and allow individuals to apply effective time management

14.

Communication is generally effective at all levels

15.

Information is shared to allow all employees to participate effectively

16.

I maintain a healthy balance between work and my personal life

17.

The relationship between management, team leaders and employees are strong

18.

Management information is of a high quality and supports effective decision making

19.

Productivity levels are generally high, allowing the business to be competitive

20.

The business has effective measures in place to measure productivity

21.

The business has a strong competitive advantage

22.

I have complete trust in my employees integrity and ability

23.

We have strong relationships with customers and suppliers

24.

We have a strong pipeline of future business

25.

The business has a culture of excellence that supports continuous improvement