Vincent Perez, MPA

Welcome to my research page on Dignity-Centered Leadership and the Dignity Compass. I first developed and researched the rubric in graduate school in 2016. I have since used the model for long-term consulting with organizations. I am now embarking on my second round of research using the Delphi Technique to garner insight from cross-sector leaders.

To learn more you can: Watch a Video and Review the Rubric

Round 1 • April 7-May 11, 2025

Round 2 • May 16-31, 2025

Summary & Validation

  • Review thematic synthesis

  • 2nd Survey

Round 3 • June 1-June 15, 2025

Refined Principles & Indicators

  • Final Comments

Dignity Compass Research

2 Question Poll

Dignity Compass 15-minute Video Description

Research Survey

This survey is part of a research project on Dignity-Centered Leadership and the Dignity Compass™. Your anonymous responses will inform the refinement of the framework and help elevate dignity as a measurable standard in organizational life.

Research Interview

Please schedule a 25-minute Zoom call with Vincent Perez to share your insights and wisdom on Dignity-Centered Leadership and the Dignity Compass:

Research Questions

  1. Personal Connection to Dignity

    • What is your earliest memory or defining experience where dignity was either honored or violated?

    • In what ways has your understanding of dignity evolved throughout your leadership journey?

    2. Leadership Philosophy & Practice

    • How do you define dignity in the context of your leadership values?

    • How do you respond when you witness a dignity violation in your workplace or community?

    • Can you share a story where your leadership upheld dignity in a difficult situation?

    3. Application of the Dignity Compass

    • Which of the nine areas of the Dignity Compass feels most relevant to your current leadership role? Why?

    • How could you imagine using the Dignity Compass to assess progress in your organization or team?

    • Are there elements of the Dignity Compass™ you would adapt or expand for your field?

    4. Measurement & Accountability

    • How important is measurability when it comes to values like dignity, equity, and belonging?

    • Which metrics or behaviors do you believe signal dignity is present or absent in a workplace?

    • What barriers do you foresee in measuring dignity across Organizational, Relational, and Personal dimensions?

    5. Vision & Future of Dignity-Centered Leadership

    • How might cultivating dignity shift the future of your sector (e.g., education, healthcare, business)?

    • If all organizations centered dignity as a core value, what changes would you expect to see?

    • What advice would you give to future leaders about sustaining a dignity-centered practice?