Leadership Skills & Competencies

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What skills are most needed to be an effective manager? Our researchers have uncovered the most critical leadership competencies to have.

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This introduction to our leadership philosophy explains how direction, alignment, and commitment (the elements of our DAC framework) are key in how leadership works, connecting exponential potential with collective progress.

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In every career journey, you’ll need to be able to play each of these 4 leadership roles from time to time. The key comes in your ability to select the right leadership role for any given situation, to play it well, and to shift between roles as appropriate.

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Want to set yourself apart as a leader? Arm yourself with these 6 essential skills. Our global research study found that organizations will need these 6 key qualities that their leaders presently lack.

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Our society is usually quick to identify a bad leader, but how do you identify a good one? We’ve found that great leaders consistently possess these 12 core leadership traits.

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Whether you’re an individual contributor, a firstline manager, a mid-level leader, or a senior executive, there are core skills needed, regardless of industry. We call them the “Fundamental 4” leadership skills.