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Leader Competency Model

The Leader Competency Model helps define what effective leadership looks like at the System. This model outlines “how” one successfully does their job, and the competencies are used in a variety of programs.

Chart showing the five categories of the leader competency model: performance oriented, people centered, values driven, culturally competent, strategic and integrative


Performance Oriented

  • Establishes clear goals, aligns priorities and demands accountability;
  • Sets high yet reasonable standards;
  • Promotes learning orientation (flexibility, innovation, learning from mistakes and failures);
  • Recognizes and communicates progress toward goals;
  • Delegates appropriately to manage own workload and provide opportunities for others;
  • Implements strong performance management processes (clear expectations, goal setting, monitoring, frequent feedback, coaching, appraisals, etc.); and
  • Effectively manages poor performance.

People Centered

  • Has a high degree of self‐awareness;
  • Recognizes how his/her emotions impact other people and situations;
  • Seeks feedback and looks for opportunities to build new leadership skills and behaviors;
  • Demonstrates the right amount of confidence in different situations;
  • Shows a genuine interest in helping others to be successful, achieve their goals and find meaning in their work;
  • Encourages others to participate in the decision-making process;
  • Shares credit;
  • Demonstrates a positive outlook and promotes a pos