The Organizational Vital Signs (OVS) is 15-minute online survey for your employees. It rapidly provides a clear picture of the organizational climate. The survey is focused on the key attitudes, commitments, and skills required for making and sustaining change.

The OVS is:

–		Simple enough to be administered quickly and frequently.
–		Flexible enough to sample an entire organization, specific units or departments or a cross section of staff.
–		Clear enough to identify both strengths and trouble spots, allowing leaders and managers to take action where it is needed.

Effective uses for the OVS:

–		Random sampling of staff can provide you with an overall climate profile of your organization.
–		Sampling of units or departments can provide detailed information on what is affecting performance.
–		OVS data can be used to evaluate the performance of managers and leaders.
–		Pre/post surveys can measure training value.
–		Improving and positive results can be used in recruitment campaigns and general marketing of your organization. (e.g., "96% of our staff say they can trust the manger they work for. Can you say that about your manager?")
–		Good news breeds more good news. Letting stakeholders know that the climate of your organization is strong and positive invites additional commitment, loyalty and recognition.
–		It provides the mechanism and a response to staff who want to have input, be heard and be respected.
–		Data indicating that your organization has a vital and stable internal climate is good news for boards and investors.

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