The market place is full of competency and behavioral assessments that assist managers in discovering their core strengths. The list below is a sampling. On review which competencies are your strong suits? From that, which are the ones that can be improved upon? Lastly what would add or take away from the list?
- Action Oriented
- Hard work is enjoyed;
- Action oriented and full of energy for the things you see as challenging;
- Acting with a minimum of planning is common;
- Seizing more opportunities than others is customary for you.
- Dealing With Ambiguity
- You can effectively cope with change;
- Shifting gears frequently is comfortably;
- Making a decision and acing without having the total picture is usual for you;
- Leaving things incomplete before moving one is not unusual;
- Comfortably managing risk and uncertainty is commonplace.
- Approachability
- Typically you are easy to approach and talk with;
- Extra effort is taken to put others at ease; c
- Generally gracious and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others;
- Known for building rapport well.
- Business Acumen
- Knows and understands how businesses work;
- Has knowledge regarding current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business;
- Has an accurate knowledge of the competition;
- Has the ability to deploy strategies and tactics that work in the marketplace.
- Genuine Compassion
- Cares about direct reports and has an interest in the work and non-work lives of direct reports;
- Maintains sufficient information and knowledge about their concerns and questions to bring about change;
- Monitors workloads and appreciates extra effort.
- Comfort Around Executives
- Is comfortable in dealing with and addressing more senior managers;
- Presenting to upper managers is done without undue tension and nervousness;
- Understands how senior managers think and work;
- Developed ability to determine the best way to get things done by speaking the language of the higher ups and responding to their needs.
- Command Skills
- Relishes leading and takes unpopular stands if necessary;
- Encouraging direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end and move on;
- Provides and is looked to for direction in a crisis;
- Faces adversity head on and is energized by tough challenges.
- Composure
- Is cool under pressure and does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough;
- Mature and can be counted on to hold things together during tough times;
- Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected;
- Does not show frustration when resisted or blocked;
- Known to be a settling influence in a crisis.
- Managerial Courage
- Says what needs to be said;
- Provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others;
- Let’s people know where they stand;
- Faces up to people problems on any person or situation quickly and directly;
- Is able to take negative action when necessary.
- Managing and Measuring Work
- Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions;
- Sets clear objectives and measures;
- Monitors process, progress, and results;
- Designs appropriate feedback loops into work.
Marie-Helene Sakowski, Business Consultant SME’s, info@effectiveplacement.com
