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Leadership Competency Self-Assessment Questionnaire

To assist you in identifying the leadership competencies you would include in your Individual

Leadership Development Plan, please complete the section of the questionnaire based on the

Leadership Level you are pursuing.

Foundational Leadership Level: Complete pages 3 & 4

Enhanced Leadership Level: Complete pages 5, 6, & 7

Strategic Leadership Level: Complete pages 8, 9, & 10

For each competency in the Leadership Level selected:

1. Rate your proficiency for each competency using the following Competency Rating Scale.

[0] I have no opportunity to demonstrate competency

[1] I rarely demonstrate this competency (9-19%)

[2] I sometimes demonstrate this competency (20-39%)

[3] I often demonstrate this competency (40-59%)

[4] I consistency demonstrate this competency (60-89%)

[5] I always demonstrate this competency (>90%)

2. Calculate the Average Rating for each Competency in the Leadership Level.

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3. Provide examples of how you have demonstrated the competency based on the proficiency rated you provided for

each.

4. Transfer the ratings of your Leadership Competency Self-Assessment to the applicable Outcome page in order to

identify strengths and areas of development to be shared/discussed with your Supervisor/Manager in applying for the

Emerging Leaders Program and subsequently designing your Individual Learning & Development Plan.

Foundational Leadership Level: Complete page 12

Enhanced Leadership Level: Complete page 13

Strategic Leadership Level: Complete pages 14

5. Include this document with your Emerging Leaders Program Application

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Foundational Leadership (Leading Self)

Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Foundational Leadership (Leading Self)

Initiative Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Highly determined. 0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Demonstrate high standards of performance and work

ethic to achieve goals. 0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Operate with a sense of urgency and persistence to

resolve issues and bring closure. 0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Proactive approach – Identify opportunities and

solutions 0 1 2 3 4 5

Total – add up your score and divide by 4 to get an average

Planning & Organizing Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Plan effectively and strive to improve individual, team, and organizational performance

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Assess situations to create plans, set priorities, and

monitors goals and objectives through relevant metrics 0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Delegate or manage the implementation of projects,

evaluate outcomes and take accountability for actions 0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Able to move forward in an ambiguous environment 0 1 2 3 4 5


Competency Rating: [0] I have no opportunity to demonstrate competency






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Adaptability Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Adapt to changing conditions, strategy, processes, technology, or job requirements

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Resilient in dealing with pressures, ambiguous and emerging conditions, and multiple tasks

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Optimistic and persistent, even under adversity or uncertainty

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Anticipate changes, recover quickly from setbacks, and learn from mistakes

0 1 2 3 4 5


Agile Learner Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Committed to life-long learning and continuous personal growth

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Actively solicit feedback and adapt or modify behaviour to continually evolve

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Exemplify professionalism, tact and empathy

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Share and accept information and feedback

0 1 2 3 4 5


Communication Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Encourage transparency and the sharing of opinions

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Convey information in a clear, concise, and organized manner appropriate to the audience involved

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Listen effectively

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Create an environment where information flows in a relevant and timely manner

0 1 2 3 4 5


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Enhanced Leadership (Leading Others)


Enhanced Leadership (Leading Others)

Decision Making Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1.

Working knowledge and understanding of applicable collective agreements, information systems, and financial policies & processes

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Ability to gather relevant information, utilize various problem solving tools and methods to draw accurate conclusions

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Seek input from relevant stakeholders to increase probability of success and collaboration

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Effectively analyze and evaluate information and situations and render effective decisions

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Demonstrate creativity and innovation when reaching decisions or solving problems

0 1 2 3 4 5


Development of Others Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Effectively recruit, select, develop, and retain talent

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Engage and motivate individuals

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Coach and develop individuals for continuous development

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Foster a learning and development culture

0 1 2 3 4 5








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Support Work Performance Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Align people, work, and systems with the strategic directions

0 1 2 3 4 5

2.

Make appropriate work assignments, set individual goals, milestones and performance indicators with each individual on the team

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Evaluate results and provide feedback

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Discuss and document performance discussion with a goal to improve individual performance

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Utilize the PDG process to advance, support, and

develop individuals 0 1 2 3 4 5

6. Support under-performing employees in an

appropriate and timely manner. 0 1 2 3 4 5


Building a Team Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1.

Work cooperatively and constructively with others to

achieve valued outcomes, including partnering,

teamwork, and building alliances to achieve win-win

solutions

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Build participative approaches to assignments

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Develop and maintain professional working relationships, especially in difficult situations

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Consider and respond appropriately to the needs and

feelings of different audiences/situations/cultures 0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Build trust, respect, and commitment 0 1 2 3 4 5


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Value Diversity Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Value diverse approaches to work, abilities, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Modify behaviour and leadership style to engage individuals involved

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Perceive and react to the needs of others.

0 1 2 3 4 5

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Promote equitable, fair treatment and opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Support employees requiring accommodations respectfully and effectively

0 1 2 3 4 5


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Strategic Leadership (Leading the Organization)


Strategic Leadership (Leading the Organization)

Creating a Vision Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

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Communicate a clear vision, mission and set of

values, providing guideposts for decision-making and

action.

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Take a long-term view and build a shared vision with

others. 0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Support the school to realize the strategic directions,

vision and mission. 0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Committed to the school’s success and works to build

commitment and trust amongst employees. 0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Serve as a role model to support Schulich policies,

professional ethics and the corporate culture. 0 1 2 3 4 5

6. Act as a catalyst for organizational change. 0 1 2 3 4 5

7. Influence others to translate vision into action. 0 1 2 3 4 5








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Strategic Thinking Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Formulate objectives and priorities 0 1 2 3 4 5

2.

Implement plans consistent with Schulich’s long-term interests and take into consideration the academic environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals, values, and strategic directions.

0 1 2 3 4 5

3.

Scan the ever-changing environment, government mandates, research funding and global economy to adjust plans and priorities, and source out partnerships

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Capitalize on opportunities and manage risks recognizing the implications for the school and stakeholders.

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Advise and plan based on analysis of issues and trends, and how these link to the responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the school.

0 1 2 3 4 5


Innovation Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Lead and champion new ideas, initiatives, & develop new insights into situations.

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Able to evaluate new approaches with an open mind, gathering relevant information.

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Able to consider a broad range of solutions using good judgement to reach insightful conclusion.

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Initiate continuous improvement processes appropriately.

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Question conventional approaches, encourage new ideas and innovations.

0 1 2 3 4 5

6. Critically evaluate, question and challenge the status quo to stimulate creativity and continuous improvement.

0 1 2 3 4 5


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Systems Thinking Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Recognize multi-dependency systems/processes seeing complex cause and effect and work with others to develop solutions that link key components effectively

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Ensures that efforts across functions, locations and/or departments are integrated and aligned with strategic directions.

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Ensure that people have the resources they need and that the workforce as a whole has the capacity and diversity to meet current and longer-term objectives

0 1 2 3 4 5

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Ensure that the integrity and management of information and knowledge are a responsibility at all levels and a key factor in the design and execution of all policies, guidelines and programs.

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Manage and mitigate risk

0 1 2 3 4 5


Driving Results Examples of how I have demonstrated this competency:

1. Deliver results by maximizing organizational effectiveness and sustainability.

0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Implement rigorous and comprehensive human and financial resources accountability systems.

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to monitor/regulate processes, tasks and team’s activities

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Take immediate action to resolve issues or problems when they arise.

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Conveys a strong sense of urgency

0 1 2 3 4 5

6. Gets results that have a clear, positive, measurable and direct impact on organizations performance

0 1 2 3 4 5


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NEXT STEPS

Self-Assessment Leadership Competency Outcomes

Fill out your individual outcomes on the NEXT PAGES

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Foundational Leadership:

Self-Assessment Outcomes (from pages 3 & 4)

Competency

Average

Rating for

each

competency

Identification of Strengths & Developmental Areas

Initiative:

Which competencies do you demonstrate the most? (2 highest)

Which competencies do you least demonstrate? ( 3 lowest)

Which competencies will you are incorporating into your Individual Leadership Development Plan?

Planning &

Organizing

Adaptability

Agile Learner

Communication

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Enhanced Leadership

Self-Assessment Outcomes (from pages 5, 6, & 7)

Competency

Average

Rating for

each

competency


Decision Making




Development of

Others

Supporting Work

Performance

Building a Team

Value Diversity

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Strategic Leadership:

Self-Assessment Outcomes (from pages 8, 9, & 10)

Competency

Average

Rating for

each

competency


Creating a Vision




Strategic Thinking

Innovation

Systems Thinking

Driving Results

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Signatures

Participating Employee:

Supervisor/Manager/Sponsor:

Name (print)

Signature

Date:

Application Review and Approval

Human Resources

Signature

Date:

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