4 Quadrants Analysis Self-Assessment

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Divide a piece of paper or a word document into 4 quadrants and label each quadrant as follows:

  • Quadrant 1 (Q1): Self

  • Quadrant 2 (Q2): Skills

  • Quadrant 3 (Q3): Culture

  • Quadrant 4 (Q4): Environment 

List current activities to create or sustain change under their corresponding quadrant: 

  • Q1: Activities focused on individual (staff, client) value, meaning, and purpose 

  • Q2: Activities focused on skill development 

  • Q3: Activities focused on culture 

  • Q4: Activities focused on environment 

Review your list to see if there is balance across quadrants.

  1. Are there any quadrants that have lots of activities?

  2. Are any quadrants lacking activities? 

For quadrants where activities may be lacking, brainstorm ways to ensure equal focus across quadrants.