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This paper focuses on the interpersonal, group management and non-

technical aspects of leadership effectiveness competency. Based on my self

assessment and other material on leadership.

With the economy bordering on a recession, my company is looking for ways

to increase revenues while decreasing costs. I believe one of the easiest ways to

do this is to cut the employee training budget. However, in the long-term viability

recognize that to be successful I must continually develop my people, especially

leaders. Leadership development is not about reading a book or attending a

seminar. Sustained leadership development is a process. It must be tailored to

meet my company's specific needs and goals to be successful. Here is what I put

together to help me implement my level 3 leadership skills in my organization,

while utilize the some of the material from the self assessments and other

material on leadership.

Judgment and Decision Making

* Recognizes & addresses problems.

* Uses resources and previous experience in decision making.

* Problem solving: assesses risks, analyses options, makes & implements good decisions, steps up and takes charge as necessary and accepts responsibility.

* Acts appropriately in crisis or potential crisis situations.

* Knows when to stop people; able to step up and take charge & say something is wrong or unsafe. Able to say no. Able to enforce Venture policies.

Maturity/Responsibility/Integrity

* Well respected by participants & staff.

* Sees tasks through to completion, follows through on commitments

* Have a plan and a contingency plan, able to adjust.

* Aware that trip leaders are representing the program and is good role

model.

* Models socially responsible behavior and promotes same from others.

* Awareness of and ability to manage own emotions.

Safety Conscious

* Knowledge of risk management plan.

* Knowledge of dynamics of accidents model.

* Is active in preventing emergency/survival situations.

Positive member of leadership team

* Gives, receives & applies constructive criticism graciously & compassionately.

* Sets goals for the trip in collaboration with co-leaders.

* Leads or contributes to staff debriefing and completes leadership

evaluations after the trip.

* Works cooperatively with fellow staff.

* Takes initiative for doing fair share of teams work and looks for ways to

contribute.

Teaching Ability

* Effective teaching techniques (able to explain and demonstrate skills).

* Able to discuss and apply knowledge of learning styles and strategies to

engage different styles.

* Effectively uses hands-on, active learning; and gets the participants

Involved.

* Able to explain and implement experiential learning, Flow, Optimal Arousal, Comfort Zone, and Challenge by Choice models.

* Exudes confidence & knowledge of skills, yet humble enough to admit own limits.

Communication Skills

* Presents effective verbal and nonverbal messages.

* Able to tune in to another person's verbal and nonverbal messages and

respond appropriately.

* Listens and responds to group concerns.

Ability to create a positive atmosphere

* Welcoming to all participants and shows respect for diversity.

* Demonstrates empathy, acceptance, and support of participant's

emotions - fears and doubts.

* Understands and uses Challenge by Choice.

* Creates an atmosphere of openness, is available to participants and other staff.

* Provide a successful and fun learning experience.

* Knowledge of group norms and expedition behavior.

Organizational Skills

* Is well prepared for pre-trip meetings.

* Delegates tasks appropriately (without sacrificing safety).

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