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Inclusive Leadership Analysis Instrument Test

See how inclusive your leadership really is in just 6 minutes. This 29-item check pinpoints strengths and gaps so you can build a clear plan to help every team member feel heard.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

2/3

Mentor–Mentee (MM)

Measures how consistently you use inclusive mentoring behaviors that support others’ growth while considering individual differences.

Developing

Consistent

0 – 1: Developing | 2 – 3: Consistent

A score of 2 suggests you generally provide inclusive mentoring support and often adapt your guidance to others’ individual needs, with some room to increase consistency.

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1/3

Team Member (TM)

Measures how consistently you show inclusive behaviors as a team member by supporting others and encouraging open exchange of ideas.

Low

High

0 – 1: Low | 2 – 3: High

A score of 1 suggests inclusive team-member behaviors are present at times but are not yet consistently expressed across situations.

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3/7

Team (Moderator) (T)

Measures how effectively you facilitate team processes to ensure all members have an equal opportunity to participate.

Developing

Emerging

Strong

0 – 2: Developing | 3 – 5: Emerging | 6 – 7: Strong

A score of 3 suggests you sometimes create inclusive conditions for participation, with room to more consistently draw in quieter or less-represented voices.

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2/7

Team (Leader) (T)

Measures how consistently you use inclusive behaviors as a team leader to engage all members and support diverse viewpoints.

Developing inclusion

Emerging inclusion

Strong inclusion

0 – 2: Developing inclusion | 3 – 5: Emerging inclusion | 6 – 7: Strong inclusion

A score of 2 suggests inclusive leadership behaviors are used infrequently, with significant opportunity to more actively engage quieter members and invite diverse perspectives.

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7/9

One-on-One (OoO)

Measures how consistently you use inclusive behaviors in one-to-one conversations by tailoring your approach to the other person’s unique needs and perspective.

Developing

Consistent

Strong

0 – 3: Developing | 4 – 6: Consistent | 7 – 9: Strong

A score of 7 indicates strong inclusivity in one-on-one interactions, suggesting you usually adapt your communication to the individual and actively make space for their input.

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17/29

Total Score (TS)

This scale measures your overall level of inclusive leadership behaviors in day-to-day interactions with team members.

High inclusiveness

Moderate inclusiveness

Needs strengthening

0 – 9: High inclusiveness | 10 – 19: Moderate inclusiveness | 20 – 29: Needs strengthening

A score of 17 falls in the Moderate inclusiveness range, suggesting you use several inclusive practices consistently while some behaviors may benefit from more deliberate focus.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People Team Managers

41%OF USERS

Managers of cross-functional teams take it to see how consistently they create psychological safety, invite diverse input, and act on what they hear.

New and Aspiring Leads

34%OF USERS

First-time leaders use it to benchmark their inclusive habits early and get clear, practical next steps for day-to-day interactions.

HR and L&D Facilitators

25%OF USERS

HR, DEI, and training professionals use it in workshops or coaching to spark reflection and guide targeted development plans.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Mentor-Apprentice (M)

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1.1

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0.6 — 1.6

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Team (member) (T()

Average

2.1

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1.6 — 2.6

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Team (Moderator) (T()

Average

2.7

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1.5 — 4

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Team (leader) (T()

Average

2.2

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1.2 — 3.2

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One on One (OoO)

Average

3.5

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2.2 — 4.7

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Overall score (Os)

Average

9.8

Normal range

5 — 14.6

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Inclusive Leadership Analysis Instrument Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure assesses self-reported inclusive leadership behaviors in everyday work interactions. The Inclusive Leadership Analysis Instrument is intended to help identify areas of relative strength and areas for development related to engaging and valuing diverse team members. David A. Waldman is cited as the author.

The questionnaire includes 29 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the frequency of specific behaviors (e.g., inviting input, fostering psychological safety, and ensuring participation from less-heard members), yielding an overview of current practices and potential targets for skill building. Results from the Inclusive Leadership Analysis Instrument may be used to support reflection, coaching, or leadership development planning in organizational settings.

Author: Bernard M. Bass, David A. Waldman

Literature: Northouse, P. G. Leadership: Theory and practice. SAGE Publications. 2021.