The Leader Dashboard helps Leaders support assigned participants as they move through Leadership Compass.
It gives Leaders visibility into progress, next steps, and completion status without requiring them to manage the participant’s private reflection work.
What the Leader Dashboard is for
The Leader Dashboard helps Leaders answer:
- Who has started?
- Who is in progress?
- Who may be stuck?
- Who has completed the selected pillars?
- Who may need encouragement?
- Where should I follow up?
- How is my assigned group moving through the cohort?
The dashboard is designed for support and accountability, not surveillance.
Who can use the Leader Dashboard?
The Leader Dashboard is usually available to users assigned as Leaders inside a Leadership Compass cohort.
A Leader may be:
- a manager
- a department head
- an executive
- a team lead
- a program sponsor
- another person responsible for supporting participant progress
A user may also be both a Leader and a Participant, depending on the cohort setup.
What Leaders may be able to see
Depending on your organization’s setup, Leaders may be able to see progress information for assigned participants.
This may include:
- participant name
- cohort membership
- start status
- pillar progress
- overall completion percentage
- whether a participant is in progress
- whether a participant has completed enabled pillars
- whether a participant may need follow-up
The exact information may vary by configuration.
What Leaders should not automatically see
Leadership Compass includes personal reflection content.
Leaders should not automatically see:
- private participant answers
- unshared reflection cards
- facilitator-only notes
- private facilitator messages
- check-in details intended for a Facilitator
- full guide content unless the participant shares it
- participants outside the Leader’s assignment
Leader visibility should focus on progress and support.
Why access is scoped
Leader access is usually scoped to assigned participants.
This protects participant privacy and keeps the dashboard focused.
For example, a Leader may see progress for their own team members, but not for every participant in the organization.
If the dashboard looks empty, the Leader may not have assigned participants yet.
Understanding participant progress
Participant progress is usually based on the pillars enabled for the cohort.
For example:
- if a cohort uses only Pillar 1, completion is based on Pillar 1
- if a cohort uses Pillars 1–3, completion is based on those three pillars
- if a cohort uses all five pillars, completion is based on all five
Disabled pillars should not count against participant completion.
Common progress statuses
Participants may appear with statuses such as:
- not started
- in progress
- ready for reflection card review
- completed pillar
- completed all enabled pillars
- guide ready
- guide completed
- post-program active
The exact status labels may vary, but the purpose is to help Leaders understand where encouragement or follow-up may be needed.
What “not started” means
A participant may appear as not started when they have been added to the cohort but have not begun the Leadership Compass workflow.
A Leader may want to follow up if:
- the cohort has already launched
- the participant missed the launch communication
- the participant is unsure where to begin
- the participant does not understand the purpose of Leadership Compass
A simple encouragement message may be enough to help them start.
What “in progress” means
A participant may appear as in progress when they have started one or more enabled pillars but have not completed all required work.
A Leader may want to follow up if the participant has been in progress for a long time without movement.
Use care when following up. The goal is to encourage, not pressure.
What “completed” means
A participant may be complete when they have finished all enabled pillars and accepted required reflection cards.
After completion, they may be ready to generate, edit, sign, or share their Leadership Compass Guide.
Completion does not mean the participant’s leadership development is finished. It means the active cohort workflow is complete.
How Leaders should follow up
When following up with participants, keep the message supportive and simple.
For example:
I saw you are still working through Leadership Compass. Let me know if there is anything blocking your progress or if you need time protected to finish it.
Or:
Great job completing the active part of Leadership Compass. When you are ready, I would be glad to hear what commitments you want support around.
Avoid asking participants to share private reflections unless they choose to do so.
What Leaders should not do
Leaders should avoid:
- pressuring participants to share private answers
- rewriting someone’s Compass
- treating completion as a compliance task only
- using progress visibility to shame participants
- assuming lack of progress means lack of interest
- asking Facilitators for private notes
- sharing participant progress broadly
The Leader role should build trust and accountability.
Supporting participants without overstepping
A Leader can support participants by asking:
- Do you understand your next step?
- Do you need time blocked to finish?
- Is anything getting in the way?
- Would it help to talk through how you want to use your guide?
- Is there a commitment you want me to support?
- What kind of feedback would be useful to you?
These questions respect the participant’s ownership of the work.
When to involve a Facilitator
A Leader may encourage a participant to connect with a Facilitator if the participant is:
- stuck on reflection cards
- unsure how to answer pillar questions
- wrestling with feedback
- preparing to share guide content
- asking for coaching beyond the Leader’s role
- needing help turning reflections into commitments
Facilitators are usually better suited for deeper reflection support.
Using progress data well
Progress data should help Leaders support people, not control them.
Use progress data to:
- identify who needs encouragement
- remove obstacles
- protect time for completion
- notice cohort-wide trends
- celebrate milestones
- encourage post-program follow-through
Progress data is most useful when paired with trust.
Leader conversations after guide completion
After a participant completes their guide, a Leader may ask whether they want to discuss selected parts of it.
Helpful questions include:
- What part of your Compass feels most useful right now?
- What commitment do you want support around?
- What kind of feedback would help you?
- What should I know about how you want to lead?
- Is there anything from your guide you want to share with the team?
The participant should decide what to share.
Common questions
Why can’t I see all participants?
Leader access is usually scoped to assigned participants. You may only see the people you are responsible for supporting.
Why is my dashboard empty?
You may not have assigned participants, or the cohort may not be active yet.
Can I see participant reflection cards?
Leader visibility should usually focus on progress, not private reflection cards, unless your organization has configured access differently or the participant shares content.
Can I see a participant’s guide?
Usually not automatically. A participant may choose to share their guide or selected sections with you.
Can I message participants?
This depends on your setup. Some cohorts may use facilitator-led messaging instead.
Can I also complete Leadership Compass as a Participant?
Yes. A Leader can also be assigned as a Participant in the same or another cohort.
Troubleshooting
I cannot access the Leader Dashboard.
Confirm that:
- you have the Leader role
- the cohort is active
- you are assigned to participants
- you are in the correct organization
- Leadership Compass is enabled
I cannot see a participant I manage.
The participant may not be assigned to you inside the cohort. Ask the Champion or Admin to review assignments.
A participant’s progress looks wrong.
Ask the participant to refresh their dashboard and confirm whether required reflection cards have been accepted. If the issue continues, contact the Champion or support contact.
I can see too many participants.
Your assignment may be too broad. Ask the Champion or Admin to review Leader access.
A participant says they completed work but I do not see progress.
Progress may not update until required steps are saved, reflection cards are accepted, or the dashboard refreshes.
Best practices
- Use the dashboard to encourage, not pressure.
- Focus on assigned participants.
- Respect private reflection content.
- Celebrate progress.
- Follow up when someone appears stuck.
- Ask what support the participant wants.
- Involve Facilitators for deeper reflection help.
- Use guide conversations only when the participant chooses to share.
The Leader Dashboard helps Leaders support progress while preserving participant ownership of the Leadership Compass experience.
