Leadership at Your Fingertips: The Action Centred Leadership Card
 
Mastering John Adair’s Action Centred Leadership (ACL) model requires consistent application, especially under pressure. The Action Centred Leadership Card is a durable, pocket-sized reference designed to keep the core principles of effective management at your fingertips. Whether you are preparing for a team briefing or conducting a project review, this card ensures you maintain the perfect balance between the needs of the Task, the Team, and the Individual.
 
Double-Sided Tactical Support: The card is structured to provide both the "Why" and the "How" of functional leadership:
Side One: The Three-Circle Balance Serves as a constant visual reminder of the leader's primary responsibility: keeping the Task, Team, and Individual circles in harmony. It acts as a mental checklist to ensure that in the drive to achieve the task, you don’t neglect team morale or individual development.
Side Two: The Leadership Function Matrix This side provides a high-level matrix of the five key functions of a leader:
Define Objectives: Setting clear, achievable goals.
Plan & Decide: Formulating strategies and making decisive choices.
Organise: Coordinating resources and structures effectively.
Control & Support: Monitoring progress while providing necessary encouragement.
Review: Evaluating performance to drive future improvement.
The matrix clearly illustrates how each of these five functions relates to the specific actions required to satisfy the three core circles simultaneously.
 
Why Use the ACL Card?
Instant Habit Formation: The perfect follow-up to any ACL training workshop, helping leaders transition from theory to daily practice.
Portable Coaching: Small enough to fit in a wallet, phone case, or notebook, providing "pocket coaching" whenever it’s needed.
Structured Decision Making: Use the matrix on Side Two to plan meetings or appraisals, ensuring no aspect of leadership is overlooked.
 
Key Specifications:
Format: Durable, double-sided reference card.
Target Audience: Leaders at every level, from new supervisors to senior directors.
Application: Ideal for individual use, management toolkits, and as a "takeaway" for training delegates.