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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Learn what our research found are 12 most common challenges faced by new managers as they transition from being individual contributors to leading people and projects, and how to support them.

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The higher your leadership position, the more important it is that you are able to see beyond your own role. Here’s how to gain a broader perspective — a must-have for promotion and career advancement.

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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.