Applications for the Denison Leadership Development Survey: Benchmark an individual manager's leadership skills by comparing them with other higher and lower-performing individuals Identify leadership development needs for individual leaders and the organization as a whole. Use in conjunction with the Denison Organizational Culture Survey to apply the learning at an individual level. Track leadership development progress with pre-and post-testing. Establish a proven leadership effectiveness model throughout the organization. Compare the leadership skills of different organizational units, functions, or divisions within the organization.