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Leadership Competencies 
Leadership competencies are leadership skills and behaviors that contribute to superior performance. By using a competency-based approach to leadership, organizations can better identify and develop their next generation of leaders. Essential leadership competencies and global competencies have been defined by researchers.
Rubric Code: T226778
By katieheath1120
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Subject: Communication  
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Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Powered by iRubric Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are leadership skills and behaviors that contribute to superior performance. By using a competency-based approach to leadership, organizations can better identify and develop their next generation of leaders. Essential leadership competencies and global competencies have been defined on SHRM by researcher Cynthia McCauley.
  Beginning

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Exceptional

5 pts

Leading the Organization
Taking risks and innovating

Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; creates a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask a team member: "In what ways have you seen me use innovative thinking to help address a concern, issue, etc.?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Setting vision and strategy

Takes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst for organizational change; builds a shared vision with others. Influences others to translate vision into action.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask a team member: "In what ways have you seen me use the (company/department/team) vision when strategizing for the (day-to-day/future)?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Influencing others

Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; facilitates "win-win" situations.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask a team member: "In what ways have you seen me persuade team members to come together to achieve a common goal?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Solving problems and making decisions

Identifies and takes steps to prevent potential situations that could result in unpleasant confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative impact.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask a team member: "When have you seen me have to make a decision? Was I decisive about it?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Leading the Self
Demonstrating ethics and integrity

Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high
standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others, and demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to public service.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You self-reflect.

e.g. Ask yourself: "Do I do the right thing in the workplace, even when it is the (hard/boring) thing?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have self-reflected and have begun to act on any goals set for yourself based on your self-reflection.

If you cannot act your self-reflect, you stay at the "advanced" level.
Displaying drive and purpose

Creates and sustains an organizational culture which encourages others to provide the quality of service essential to high performance. Enables others to
acquire the tools and support they need to perform well. Shows a commitment to public service as well as the organization. Influences others toward a spirit of service and meaningful contributions to mission accomplishment.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You self-reflect.

e.g. Ask yourself: "Am I committed to this team? this department? this organization? What do I need to do to get committed?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have self-reflected and have begun to act on any goals set for yourself based on your self-reflection.

If you cannot act on any self-reflect, you stay at the "advanced" level.
Exhibiting leadership stature

Identifies opportunities to develop and market new products and services within or outside of the organization. Is willing to take risks; initiates actions that involve a
deliberate risk to achieve a recognized benefit or advantage.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You self-reflect.

e.g. Ask yourself: "Do I go through the proper channels when taking well-planned, calculated risks?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have self-reflected and have begun to act on any goals set for yourself based on your self-reflection.

If you cannot act on any self-reflect, you stay at the "advanced" level.
Increasing your capacity to learn

Grasps the essence of new information; masters new technical and business knowledge; recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development;
seeks feedback from others and opportunities to master new knowledge.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You self-reflect.

e.g. Ask yourself: "Do I have a growth mindset? Am I continuing to develop and grow as an employee/manager/leader? Do I ask for constructive feedback? Do I apply that feedback?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have self-reflected and have begun to act on any goals set for yourself based on your self-reflection.

If you cannot act on any self-reflect, you stay at the "advanced" level.
Developing adaptability

Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You self-reflect.

e.g. Ask yourself: "Do I raise a flag when I notice an issue with a process? Do I work to overcome constraints? Do I work to succeed in spite of the circumstances?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have self-reflected and have begun to act on any goals set for yourself based on your self-reflection.

If you cannot act on any self-reflect, you stay at the "advanced" level.
Leading Others
Communicate effectively

Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or
groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication. Additionally, expresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing and organized manner.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues and your immediate supervisor for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask: "How can I communicate more clearly with you? the team?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Developing others

Ability to assist individuals as they prepare for or move into new assignments, improve work habits, adapt to a changing environment or overcome specific obstacles.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues and your immediate supervisor for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask: "Do I support the growth of my team? Do I work to develop the areas of growth of individual team members (when appropriate)?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Valuing diversity and difference

Initiates and guides the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
the change process. Creates a comprehensive roadmap prior to implementing a major change initiative. Anticipates and addresses risks and structural, procedural, or social barriers to change. Facilitates buy-in and involvement among appropriate stakeholders, and communicates regularly throughout the change process.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues and your immediate supervisor for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask: "Do I make everyone feel included in meetings?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Building and maintaining relationships

Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues and your immediate supervisor for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask: "How well do I respond to the varying needs of team?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.
Managing effective teams and work groups

Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments.
Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees.
Beginning

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, but have minimal experience with practicing or implementing this skill.
Emerging

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and intermittently or minimally implement it in your day-to-day duties.
Proficient

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and regularly implemented it in your day-to-day duties.
Advanced

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked at least 2 trusted colleagues and your immediate supervisor for constructive feedback.

e.g. Ask: "Do I foster and cultivate the growth and development of the team? the department? the organization?"
Exceptional

You fit into this category if you have learned about the concept, practiced it, and have effectively implemented it in your day-to-day duties. You have asked trusted colleagues for constructive feedback, and you have sorted through all feedback to implement the best recommendations into your day-to-day interactions.




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