General Competency
Definition
Leadership is inspiring people and teams to reach their fullest potential. Leadership is about positively influencing people and events and can be demonstrated at every level of an organization.
Leadership
Behavioural Scales
Level 1
- Works positively and proactively with the team to meet team goals.
- Expresses positive expectations of others.
- Supports decisions that benefit other functions or groups for the good of the organization.
Level 2
- Manages meetings and team interactions effectively.
- Communicates openly and honestly.
- Shares useful and relevant information and explains the rationale behind decisions.
- Encourages individual and team input.
- Consults with others to support group processes.
Level 3
- Works with the team to develop a shared purpose.
- Promotes team morale and spirit.
- Creates a co-operative and productive environment.
- Delivers consistent messages that reinforce the organization’s priorities.
Level 4
- Encourages and empowers others to achieve the team’s goals.
- Manages the group processes and keeps the team focused.
- Champions group’s position or decisions both internally and externally.
- Works to resolve obstacles outside of the team’s direct influence.
Level 5
- Engages team in developing strategies to meet current and future challenges.
- Inspires people to support the team and organization direction.
- Fosters a climate of openness and trust among team members.
- Sets a good example by personally modelling positive leadership behaviours.
Level 6
- Communicates a compelling vision and clear direction.
- Generates organizational commitment to the vision and to action that is aligned with the government’s strategic direction.
- Demonstrates personal commitment to the team, vision and goals.
- Faces difficult issues and makes tough and timely decisions to achieve the vision.