4

give clear top-down directions

3.35

1.23

7

focus attention on outcomes

3.35

1.19

10

maintain a global mindset

3.28

1.01

8

foster organizational learning processes

3.25

1.13

19

act effectively in the times of chaos

3.25

1.01

26

participate actively in national and international strategic leadership discussions

3.25

1.03

21

build effective teams

3.23

1.21

24

sustain an effective organizational culture

3.18

1.06

25

support research agendas on future strategic planning

3.18

1.17

9

improve work flows by attention to relationships

3.15

1.19

14

ensure developing human capital

3.15

1.17

28

design action plans for mobilizing public and political support for our organization’s programs and policies

3.15

1.05

12

focus on long-term goals while meeting short-term needs

3.14

1.03

3

lead and foster strategic change

3.13

1.14

6

allocate clear accountability and authority to middle management

3.13

1.18

17

establish balanced control systems

3.13

1.11

1

demonstrate idealized influence

3.05

1.18

5

ensure that bottom-up communication is kept open

3.03

1.27

18

seek novel ideas and foster creativity

3.03

1.21

2

demonstrate inspirational motivation behaviors

2.98

1.10

20

critically analyze their own thinking

2.93

1.07

15

invest in developing other leaders

2.83

1.17

13

determine our organization’s mission, vision, and national strategic direction

2.63

1.13

3.20

1.126