Cango
Essay Preview: Cango
Report this essay
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 companys 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 persons 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 participants
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).