Competency | Reference in literature |
Behaviors (Strategic leaders should...) | |
demonstrate idealized influence and inspirational motivation behaviors; and anticipate, lead, and foster change | |
give top-down clear directions and facilitate upward communication; formulate clear strategies; support effective coordination; and allocate clear accountability and authority to middle management | |
focus attention on outcomes and processes; seek and leverage knowledge; foster learning and creativity; improve workflows by paying attention to relationships; maintain a global mindset; meet the interests of multiple stakeholders; work on long-term goals while meeting short-term needs; and develop human capital | |
determine the organization’s purpose or vision and strategic direction; exploit and maintain core competencies; develop human capital; sustain an effective organizational culture; emphasize ethical practices; and establish balanced controls | |
seek novel ideas and foster creativity; effectively act in times of chaos; critically analyze one’s own thinking; build effective teams; negotiate effectively; assume the role of mentor and teacher; and invest in developing other leaders | |