Cultivating your managerial and leadership abilities is instrumental in boosting your career trajectory. However, the journey to developing leadership capacity is not instantaneous and does not offer any shortcuts. The key factor is to commence this journey…
In a recent assignment, I embarked on outlining the indispensable traits, attitudes, skills, and knowledge that play a critical role in developing leadership capacity. I collated a comprehensive list and segmented them into logical categories. These categories encompass Mastering Daily Management; Mastering Crisis management; Mastering Strategic Management, and Mastering Self-Management.
Please share your thoughts…
Mastering Daily Management
- Planning and Delegating
- Coaching
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Mastering Performance Feedback
- Managing Budgets/Resources
- Managing Conflict
- Managing Core Processes
Mastering Crisis Management
- Identifying and Prioritizing Areas for Attention
- Preventing Crises
- Mitigating Impact of Crises
- Attending To The Aftermath of a Crisis
Mastering Strategic Management
- Becoming a Systems Thinker
- Developing Vision, Mission, Values, Strategy (incl. KPIs/Scorecards)
- Managing Key Initiatives and Projects
- Managing Change
- Developing a Motivating and Collaborative Environment
- Developing Your Staff
Mastering Self Management
- Developing Greater Self Awareness
- Presenting and Influencing
- Developing Your Listening Skills
- Managing Your Time and Priorities
Now here are some questions to ask yourself. The answers may just help you become a better manager and leader, and also give your career a big boost.
Based on your experience…
- Which categories/items do you think need the most attention in the business world?
- Which categories/items are most important?
- Which categories/items do you personally need to improve on?
- Which categories/items are you strongest on?
- What’s missing from this list?
Core competencies are designed to help you identify and then work on your strengths and remedy your weaknesses. The key is to get to work…
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