Competencies Quote by Anonymous
““LEADERSHIP ABILITIES Some competencies are relevant (though not sufficient) when evaluating senior manager candidates. While each job and organization is different, the best leaders have, in some measure, eight abilities. 1 STRATEGIC ORIENTATION The capacity to engage in broad, complex analytical and conceptual thinking 2 MARKET INSIGHT A strong understanding of the market and how it affects the business 3 RESULTS ORIENTATION A commitment to demonstrably improving key business metrics 4 CUSTOMER IMPACT A passion for serving the customer 5 COLLABORATION AND INFLUENCE An ability to work effectively with peers or partners, including those not in the line of command 6 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT A drive to improve the company by attracting and developing top talent 7 TEAM LEADERSHIP Success in focusing, aligning, and building effective groups 8 CHANGE LEADERSHIP The capacity to transform and align an organization around a new goal You should assess these abilities through interviews and reference checks, in the same way you would evaluate potential, aiming to confirm that the candidate has displayed them in the past, under similar circumstances.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Leadership Competencies, HR Magazine, 2023
Effective senior leaders possess eight key abilities: strategic thinking, market insight, results focus, customer impact, collaboration, organizational development, team leadership, and change leadership.
In simple terms: Great leaders have eight core abilities.
Identify and develop these abilities in candidates.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interview evaluation
- reference checking
- performance review
- talent acquisition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure each ability objectively?
- What role does company culture play in leadership success?
These abilities are necessary but not sufficient; cultural fit and ethical integrity also matter.