Your Multiplier Leadership Development Guide
Based on Liz Wiseman's "Multipliers" Research & the CGO Framework
CGO Self-Assessment Tool
How to Use This Assessment
This tool is designed for HR professionals who attended the "Cultivate or Crumble" keynote and want to continue developing their skills as Chief Gardening Officers. Complete all three sections to get a comprehensive view of your multiplier capabilities.
SCORING
Rate each statement from 1-5:
1 = Never/Strongly Disagree
2 = Rarely/Disagree
3 = Sometimes/Neutral
4 = Often/Agree
5 = Always/Strongly Agree
Time Required: 8-10 minutes
SECTION 1: C - CATCH MULTIPLIER POTENTIAL
Your ability to identify and spot multiplier behaviours in managers.
1. When evaluating managers for promotion, I look beyond individual performance metrics to assess their impact on team development and growth.
2. I can easily identify when a manager asks "What do you think?" before giving their own answer.
3. I notice when managers take responsibility for their team's environment rather than blaming individuals for poor performance.
4. I can spot managers who create psychological safety where everyone contributes, not just vocal team members.
5. I actively look for managers whose teams consistently outperform, grow faster, and stay longer.
Section 1 Total:
/25
SECTION 2: G - GROW GARDENER BEHAVIOURS
Your ability to develop multiplier behaviours in managers.
6. I can teach managers the "Growth Pause" - how to ask questions before giving solutions.
7. I help managers practise "Challenge Before Support" - giving stretch assignments with appropriate scaffolding.
8. I coach managers to turn their statements into questions that develop thinking in others.
9. I can help managers transform their approach to mistakes from blame to learning opportunities.
10. I can identify and address "Accidental Diminisher" behaviours in well-intentioned managers.
Section 2 Total:
/25
SECTION 3: O - OPTIMISE MULTIPLIER SYSTEMS
Your ability to create organisational environments that sustain multiplier leadership.
11. I have designed or influenced hiring practices that identify potential multiplier leaders.
12. I create "weather report" feedback systems that help managers understand their impact on team climate.
13. I collect and share success stories that celebrate managers who multiply talent.
14. I influence promotion criteria to prioritise multiplier behaviours alongside performance metrics.
15. I work with senior leadership to model and reinforce multiplier behaviours organisation-wide.
Section 3 Total:
/25
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Scoring Guide
Section 1 - Catch (
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/25):
20-25: Chief Gardening Officer - You excel at identifying hidden talent multipliers
15-19: Senior Gardener - Good foundation, focus on observation skills
10-14: Growing Gardener - Practise the diagnostic questions more frequently
Below 10: Apprentice Gardener - Start with basic behaviour identification
Section 2 - Grow (
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/25):
20-25: Expert Developer - You can transform diminishers into multipliers
15-19: Skilled Coach - Strong foundation, refine specific techniques
10-14: Developing Capability - Focus on practising core coaching skills
Below 10: Early Stage - Begin with one technique and practise consistently
Section 3 - Optimise (
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/25):
20-25: Systems Architect - You create environments where multipliers flourish
15-19: Culture Builder - Good progress, expand influence on systems
10-14: Growing Influence - Focus on one system or process at a time
Below 10: Foundation Stage - Start by influencing hiring or promotion criteria
OVERALL CGO SCORE (
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/75):
Your CGO Development Level:​
60-75: Chief Gardening Officer - You're ready to lead multiplier transformation
45-59: Senior Gardener - Strong capabilities, focus on weaker areas
30-44: Developing Gardener - Good foundation, consistent practice needed
Below 30: Apprentice Gardener - Start with Section 1 and build systematically
Your Self-Assessment Results have been submitted.
If you chose to get your results by email, will soon receive an email containing the assessment results, a personalised development plan, and resources for continued development.
Thank you for participating,
Alex Falzon