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.
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