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Competencies: Best Practice Company & Leadership Competency Framework

Below is a best practice example for a company & leadership competency framework. Feel free to use or modify these. We are happy to assist you with this. 

Problem-solving

• Drive innovation: Thinks out of the box and contributes new ideas
• Deliver results: Consistently gets things done and delivers convincing results

Self-management

• Prioritize effectively: Focuses on the most relevant priorities
• Take Ownership: Is fully responsible and truly owns outcomes of their work 

Project management

• Provide structure: Provides clear structure and timeline for tasks or projects
• Manage expectations: Communicates expectations for tasks or projects clearly

Communication

• Communicate effectively: Uses clear and structured language in verbal and written communication 
• Listen actively: Listens actively during direct interactions 

Interpersonal

• Motivate: Dedicated to energizing and mobilizing the rest of the team 
• Provide feedback: Regularly provides constructive feedback 

Leadership (only applicable to those managing people)

• Enable others and delegate effectively: Enables others to assume ownership and provides room for autonomy (i.e., does not 'micro-manage' by getting involved in details that should be handled at other levels)
• Collaborate & share information across teams: Shares relevant information and effectively collaborates across boundaries (e.g., team, organizational) 
• Value different perspectives: Consistently shows consideration for other people and values their perspectives even if they are different from their own
• Technical expertise: Has the technical expertise required to manage the team effectively