Leadership Competencies: Developing Success for the Future By Eugene P. Buccini, Ph.D.

Management  Planning and Budgeting  Organizing and Staffing  Controlling and Problem Solving

The Management Objective Consistency and Order

Leadership Establishing Direction Aligning People Motivating and Inspiring

The Leadership Objective Movement

Changing Requirements for Success Importance Leadership Skills Managerial Skills Technical Skills ProfessionalManagement Executive

How Can We Evaluate Management and Leadership?

The Answer: Competency Based Assessment

Definitions Competency: That skill or characteristic that separates highly successful performance from acceptable performance. Competency Based Assessment: A system in which 360º feedback is obtained for key competency areas of a position.

The Research

Key Predictors of Success Individual Contributors Results Through Motivating Others Low to Mid-Level Manager Priority Setting Mid-Level Manager to Execuive Strategies Development of People

3 Differences Between Those Who Stay Successful and Those Who Fail 1.Get More Feedback on Competencies Necessary for Success 2.Have Twice the Variety in Their Experience 3.Pattern of New Learning

Evaluations Self Evaluation—Only 50% Accurate You see behaviors and your intention. Others See — Your behaviors and impact.

Competency Based Assessment Used Extensively in Industry Valid, Reliable, and Measurable Focuses on Critical Dimensions for Success Targets Individual Accountability

Competency Based Assessment 360º Feedback —Boss —Peers —Direct Reports —Self Tied to Development Plan / Talent Management

Example

Leadership/Management Competencies

Using Competency Based Assessment as a Complete System 1.Identify Core Management/Leadership Competencies in Each Job 2.Design Behavior Interview Questions for Selection 3.Assess Internal Staff Using 360º Instrument 4.Develop People Focusing on Key Competencies Workshops On-the-Job Activities/Projects Off-the-Job Activities 5.Use in Succession Planning

Key Decisions