There is this interesting HBR article [How to make yourself Indispensible –John H. Zenger & Scott K. Edinger HBR October 2011] which talks about leadership competencies.
Key conclusions
• 16 key leadership competencies correlate strongly with positive business outcomes.
Key conclusions
• 16 key leadership competencies correlate strongly with positive business outcomes.
• Each have a dozen ‘competency companions’ whose development will strengthen the core skill
Actions required to improve leadership capabilities
• Self analysis on the 16 competencies described above
• Attempt an informal 360 degree feedback
• Based on analysis of above
• Identify a strength to focus on by asking the following questions regarding the 16 leadership competencies
o Do I look for ways to enhance this skill?
o Do I look for new ways to use it
o Am I energized, not exhausted when I use it?
o Do I pursue projects in which I can apply the strength?
o Can I imagine devoting time to improving it?
o Would I enjoy getting better at this skill?
• From table below pick the complementary competencies that will help you strengthen the key strengths.
• Find ways to improve on them
Actions required to improve leadership capabilities
• Self analysis on the 16 competencies described above
• Attempt an informal 360 degree feedback
o What leadership skills do you think are strengths for me?
o Is there anything that I do that might be considered a fatal flaw –that could derail my career or lead me to fail in my current job if not addressed?
o What leadership ability, if outstanding, would have the most significant impact on the productivity or effectiveness of the organization?
o What leadership abilities of mine have the most significant impact on you?
• Based on analysis of above
• Identify a strength to focus on by asking the following questions regarding the 16 leadership competencies
o Do I look for ways to enhance this skill?
o Do I look for new ways to use it
o Am I energized, not exhausted when I use it?
o Do I pursue projects in which I can apply the strength?
o Can I imagine devoting time to improving it?
o Would I enjoy getting better at this skill?
• From table below pick the complementary competencies that will help you strengthen the key strengths.
• Find ways to improve on them
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