Policy vs. Practice
The 10-Minute Leader Check
Your handbook says one thing. What do your managers actually do?
Good policies are only part of the equation.
Your organization may have policies covering hiring, performance, accommodations, employee complaints, and termination. But those policies are only effective when managers understand them and apply them consistently.
The disconnect often happens in everyday decisions: a manager who overlooks an accommodation request, handles a complaint informally without reporting it, or recommends termination without reviewing the full picture.
This assessment helps you identify where manager practices may not align with organizational expectations, so you can address potential gaps before they become bigger problems.
How to Complete the Check
Think about how managers actually operate across your organization, not just what your handbook says. For each question, select the response that best describes your management team. Your personalized report is created automatically when you finish.
- Our managers do this well. This is a strength across our management team.
- It depends on the manager. Some managers handle this well, while others need support.
- This is a challenge for us. This is an area where our managers need development.
- I'm not sure. We don't have enough information to confidently assess this practice.
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This checklist is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not legal advice, does not establish an attorney-client relationship, and does not constitute a comprehensive legal compliance or risk assessment. Applicable federal, state, and local requirements may vary.