Survey Results: What are the Top 10 Characteristics of an Organizational Change Agent?

Survey Results: Based on a 1 - 10 rating scale, 10 being highest. Average score:

1. Skilled Communicator 7.13 / 10
2. Emotionally Intelligent 6.45 / 10
3. Strong Leader 5.92 / 10
4. Excellent Problem Solver 5.81 / 10
5. Persuasive 5.41 / 10
6. Courageous 5.22 / 10
7. Strong Analytical Skills 5.04 / 10
8. Effective Educator 5.03 / 10
9. Flexible 4.79 / 10
10. Accomplished Project Manager 4.23 / 10

♦ Survey Participants: There were 159 global participants in the survey
♦ The survey was posted on the following Discussion Boards: Organizational Change Network, Network of Organizational Change Managers, Innovative Leadership & Change Management Expert Innovators Network, Change Agents, SAP/ERP Training & Change Practitioners, Organizational Change Practitioners, Organization Development Network, Change Consulting
♦ Survey close date: October 30, 2008
♦ Survey conducted by: Jim Markowsky, X-Factor Solutions
♦ Visit our web site at: http://www.x-factor-solutions.com