Strategic thinking
Ability to develop a clear vision of the future incorporating wide ranging organisational issues and long term thinking.
Leadership
Provide a clear sense of direction and vision.
Maintain solid, organisational and ethical values in all work attitudes, and inspire others to do so as well.
Motivating others
Enthuse others and facilitate successful goal achievement by promoting a clear sense of purpose, inspiring a positive attitude to work and strong commitment to succeed.
Delegation
Effective use of staff and other resources.
Knowledge of when, how and who to delegate to.
Appropriate allocation of decision making and other responsibilities.
Performance management
Actively help others to improve their performance.
When appropriate, clarify own expectations of performance and provide constructive feedback and advice.
Decision making
The ability to make sound judgement and decisions that are in line with the needs of the business and inspire confidence in employees and customers.
Demonstrate the ability to close the loop, and upline the decision when appropriate to do so.
Risk awareness
Demonstrate heightened awareness of risks to the business at all times.
Ensure the reputation of the company is upheld at all times and risks are kept to an absolute minimum.
Dependability
Fully on board with the mission and prepared to challenge others appropriately.
Follow the company maxims and values.
Demonstrate high levels of personal accountability.
Taken from our Leadership Masterclass.