1. December 4, 2010 Rebecca Lynn Loflin Core Competencies for Leadership Development

2. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Overview Manufacturing Company determined that there was a gap in their talent pool It was determined to identify core competencies to look for in leadership candidates Core competencies were identified and used as a recruiting tool for the organization, both internally and externally Core competencies were incorporated into their Employee Development Dialogue (EDD) which is their performance evaluation tool

3. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Competency Profile Willingness to change Goal Focused Thinking Outside the Box / Innovative Entrepreneurial Thinking and Active / Resourceful Customer Focused Team Work Orientation Communications Proficiency Social and Intercultural Sensitivity Powers of Inspiration

4. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Willingness to Change Goal Focused "Thinking Outside The Box" / Innovative Powers of Inspiration Entrepreneurial Thinking and Acting / Resourceful Social and Intercultural Sensitivity Customer Focused Communications Proficiency Team Work Orientation

5. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Willingness to Change Willingness and ability to question existing modes of behavior including their own Be receptive to new ideas Initiate change to processes as appropriate Set change processes in motion and convince employees the need for change

6. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Goal Focused Ability and willingness to set goals and to pursue these even in difficult situations Must be committed with vigor “Doing whatever it takes” to achieve goals As a leader, is able to introduce the necessary measures at the right time if goals are not being achieved

7. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Thinking Outside the Box / Innovative Ability and willingness to look inside and outside one’s own work area to identify work problems Being able to analyze the issues and develop alternative solutions As a leader, promotes innovative thought and actions Supports cooperation across divisions

8. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Thinking Outside the Box / Innovative Ability and willingness to look inside and outside one’s own work area to identify work problems Being able to analyze the issues and develop alternative solutions As a leader, promotes innovative thought and actions Supports cooperation across divisions

9. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Entrepreneurial Thinking and Acting / Resourceful Ability and willingness to analyze and comprehend entrepreneurial and economic factors affecting global business conditions Will consider known international differences and will act effectively As a decision maker, will consider effects on global organization

10. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Customer Focused Willingness to investigate the wishes and needs of internal and external customers Orient one’s own behavior to realize customer satisfaction Emphasis on Quality As a leader, promote customer focused behavior by others Set example for others by own behavior

11. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Team Work Orientation Ability and willingness to work in a goal orientated and cooperative manner within functional work team Be committed to work goals Work to improve effectiveness of organization For leaders, enable team work in organization by sharing information and delegating tasks

12. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Communications Proficiency Ability to be part of open and constructive discussions Be able to present subjects and one’s own point of view in a comprehensible manner Be clear and without conflict As a leader, provide regular open and constructive feedback on performance and behaviors

13. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Social and Intercultural Sensitivity Ability and willingness to approach other persons and cultures in an unbiased and open manner Be able to work with their opinions and expectations Multicultural organization As a leader, will ensure good work climate by being open to discussions Respects others views

14. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Powers of Inspiration Ability to inspire improved effort and performance Creates enthusiasm for tasks, goals, vision for the organization Role model for work results and behavior Sets clear goals Delegates effectively Motivates others to perform well

15. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Employee Development Dialogue Established as the performance evaluation tool Provided Management by Objectives Evaluates core competencies Provides dialogue between manager and employee Mobility Development opportunities Training needs

16. Core Competencies for Leadership Development Summary Core competencies established Willingness to change Goal Focused Thinking Outside the Box / Innovative Entrepreneurial Thinking and Active / Resourceful Customer Focused Team Work Orientation Communications Proficiency Social and Intercultural Sensitivity Powers of Inspiration Employee Development Dialogue established to evaluate core competencies Overall, the organization has been able to identify employees for their talent pool by using these competencies