Four assessments follow that are specific to each of the four SATA roles. In step 5 of the SATA analysis on page 100, you were to assess yourself and key Sustaining Sponsor(s) over any areas where you have concerns.

Alignment to work, projects, initiatives, or change is a never-ending task. Work will suffer if you stop paying attention to it. Therefore, use the assessments from time to time to reflect on your and others’ key roles. Being well set up in the beginning does not guarantee success.

Instructions—On a piece of paper, rate each of the questions about the SATA roles you have chosen on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being high. Use those scores, combined with your knowledge of that person, and your understanding ...

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