This diagnostic measures nine dimensions of organizational intelligence — the infrastructure that determines whether your organization can grow, sustain transitions, and run without everything depending on you. It takes about 12 minutes.
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Rate each statement based on how things actually work today — not how you hope they'll work someday. The more honest you are, the more useful the results. There are no right answers, and most growing organizations have real gaps in at least half of these areas. That's normal and expected.
| 1 | Not in Place — This doesn't exist yet in any real way |
| 2 | Just Starting — There's some awareness, but nothing consistent or documented |
| 3 | In Progress — Something exists, but it's uneven — works in some areas, not others |
| 4 | Working Well — This is functioning with only minor gaps |
| 5 | Built to Last — Fully integrated into how the organization operates |
| Range | Profile | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 – 5.0 | Built to Last | Your organizational systems are strong enough to run without depending on any single person. Focus shifts to refining what works and sustaining it through growth and transitions. |
| 3.5 – 4.4 | Working Well | Solid foundations with specific areas to shore up. Core systems are functioning — targeted work in weaker dimensions will make them reliable at scale. |
| 2.5 – 3.4 | In Progress | Your organization runs more on the strength of its people than its systems. Some structure exists, but it's inconsistent. This is the most common profile for growing organizations — and the stage where strategic investment pays off most. |
| 1.5 – 2.4 | Just Starting | The organization is operating reactively — addressing structural needs when they become urgent. Building foundational systems now will prevent the kind of crises that stall growth. |
| 1.0 – 1.4 | Foundation Needed | Formal systems haven't been built yet. This is common in early-stage organizations. Priority areas: shared vision, role clarity, and decision-making structure. |