Crisis Identification and Aversion Scale

This chapter describes a new instrument that measures a leader's ability to identify and avert crisis in the pre-crisis stages. There is currently no other instrument that measures leadership ability pre-crisis but rather only leadership attributes during the crisis event. Based on the conceptual model developed by Wooten and James, the measurement focuses on the first two stages of the conceptual model, signal detection and prevention and preparation. This chapter covers multiple aspects of the measurement. First, it provides the framework for the development of the crisis identification and aversion tool. Secondly, it provides an analysis of the inclusive quartiles of the three-factor measurement, which includes the competencies of participatory management, sensemaking, and resourcefulness.