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Leadership Competencies
Foundation
Demonstrate your capacity to listen and to be curious
Focus on active listening, synthesizing / making connections, asking the ‘right’ questions, and recommending a course of action
Cultivate a reputation for respect, reliability, and engagement in the business
Building
Hone your business acumen
Build a strong sense of ethics and teamwork to demonstrate your capacity for leadership
Cultivate strong internal and external working relationships (ie. brokers, team members, regulators, claims professionals, etc.)
Enhancing
Considering how YOU will lead
Demonstrate a high degree of business acumen -- problem solving and decision making, critical thinking, and capacity to work autonomously – as your scope of authority increases
Seek opportunities for ‘stretch’ assignments, contributing to project teams / internal committees, or engaging in process improvement in your area
Assess what 'track' fits your career goals -- technical consultant or people manager?
Mastery
Share your knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others
Establish a reputation for building cross-functional relationships, managing conflict, and making things which are complex easily understood
Seek opportunities for ‘stretch’ assignments with leadership focus or leading projects / internal committees in your area
If on a people leadership track, foster a climate of engagement and develop an effective management style