2: leadership traits

skilled communicator

• process and exchange information accurately and timely

• actively listens

• cross-cultural multilingual

• not a big talker

socially aware

• understands the wants and needs of team members

• responds to the feelings and emotions of others

• ideal in cross cultural settings

skilled decision maker

• identify and describe problem

• explore solutions

• take action & review outcomes

• knows when to make quick decisions

• can balance risks to avoid damage

future thinker

• long term vision

• pro-active

• high initiative

• incremental planning

• can see larger picture

self-disciplined

• control own emotions

• deal with crises and adverse situations

• understands impact of actions and decisions

• provides greater certainty for staff

responsible

• accepts authority

• can be held responsible & accountable

• can think independently without relying on the status quo

• can see new perspectives and adapt to new ideas quickly

motivational

• use psychological forces to motivate people to strive for goals

• understands behaviour, feelings, motivations & level of effort

• use this understanding to provide direction and support