Technique 1.222 Open Loop Closure – Rapid Executive Assessment (12 Items)
Introduction
Using rating scale:
1 = Very weak | 2 = Weak | 3 = Adequate | 4 = Strong | 5 = Excellent
Rate the below statements
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No. |
Statement |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
We always capture decisions, actions, and uncertainties. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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2 |
We define next steps clearly. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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3 |
Ownership is explicit and singular. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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4 |
People follow through reliably. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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5 |
Decisions are made promptly and not avoided. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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6 |
Status updates are consistent and timely. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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7 |
Completed items are formally closed out. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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8 |
Employees receive answers to questions within reasonable timeframes. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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9 |
Meetings end with actions, owners, and dates. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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10 |
There is a weekly or fortnightly review of open loops. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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11 |
Leaders model strong follow-through and clarity. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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12 |
Change communications close more loops than they open. |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
Scoring (optional footer for the table)
Maximum score: 60
- 50–60: Excellent
- 40–49: Strong
- 30–39: Moderate
- 20–29: Weak
- 12–19: Very weak
(main source: Michelle Gibbings, 2025n)