Leadership

Meets/Exceeds Expectations

Leads by example

Places the needs of her staff above her own

Provides adequate structure, direction, and feedback to subordinates

Ensures open communication and staff camaraderie

Recognizes and rewards staff achievements

Encourages staff to assume responsibility for their actions

Listens actively

Allocates his resources appropriately in the face of competing demands

Creates a culture of mutual trust and caring

Channels strategic vision into concrete plans of action

Consistently earns respect from subordinates

Holds herself accountable for staff performance

Readily shares information and develops staff by delegating to their strengths

Provides strategic vision of future goals and objectives

Develops plans for achieving goals and objectives

Always puts others’ needs before his own

Readily assumes responsibility for her actions

Successfully manages the tactical steps needed to push a project forward

Staff would “follow him into battle” because he’s decisive and loyal

Takes appropriate risks and encourages others to do so

Makes high probability decisions even when she doesn’t have all the facts

Demonstrates high standards of ethics and fairness

Needs Improvement

Over-analyzes problems when swift decision making is needed

Confuses subordinates by sending mixed signals about goals and priorities

Fails to maintain confidential information

Fails to plan for future needs

Often flouts corporate policy and appears to march to his own drummer

Is ill prepared to debate and defend an intended course of action

Rarely shows appreciation for a job well done

Demonstrates an entitlement mentality

Appears unwilling to accommodate subordinates’ needs

Does not yet trust his instincts to lead and motivate others

Sets unreasonably high expectations for himself and others

Uses his position to dominate and intimidate others

Fails to generate enthusiasm for new projects and initiatives

Does not recognize or reward subordinates’ achievements

“Plays favorites” and does not treat people fairly

Blames others for errors and failure to meet goals

Leadership Goals

Strive to build alliances whenever the opportunity arises

Identify and partner with key business stakeholders

Build relationships within and across departments

Engender trust and respect among your teammates

Build support for ideas through persuasion and consensus building

Make others feel welcome to seek your advice and counsel

Learn others’ preferences and amend your style to accommodate their needs

Appreciate that things can be accomplished in many different ways

Encourage and support work-life balance for yourself and others

Volunteer for leadership opportunities in industry and charity events

Build trust through regular, open, and honest communication

Regularly assume responsibility for new projects and programs

Be willing to incur risk

Create a learning environment

Make it safe for subordinates to make mistakes and volunteer new ideas

Coach people to prepare for their next move in career progression

Lead work teams and task forces with authority and self-assurance

Ensure alignment with corporate goals through teamwork and communication

Inspire others to follow your example

Inspire a high level of trust from others

Create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and trusted