Effectiveness
An effective leader supports and develops people and teams
Leaders value and make time for their people. They empower, support and motivate staff to maximise their performance. They realise that the best outcomes are those achieved through others. An effective leader:
- Values individual differences and works effectively with diversity
- Provides feedback to staff and actively supports their performance
- Motivates and empowers people and teams
- Creates an effective learning environment
- Establishes and supports high quality work standards
- Devotes time to coaching and developing others
- Generates an overall atmosphere of trust and responsibility
- Fosters innovation and creativity
- Models work – life balance;
An effective leader achieves results
Leaders achieve results. They make informed decisions and manage risks. They achieve outcomes through a planned approach. They are committed to excellence and continuous learning. An effective leader:
- Takes action to ensure sustainability
- Demonstrates and utilises professional and technical expertise
- Leads and directs change and deals with uncertainty
- Maximises and effectively manages resources
- Employs a planned approach and monitors progress and outcomes
- Ensures delivery on intended results
- Benchmarks performance and implements continuous improvement
- Focuses efforts and resources on agreed priorities
- Calculates and manages risks
- Makes informed and timely decisions.
