Succession Planning Part 2
Leadership Competencies Table
Tasheion Christieholloway, Kyami Clarke, Destinee Frankenberry, & Christina Fricke
University of Maryland Global Campus
BMGT 365 7981 Organizational Leadership
Fall 2019
Dr. Ronald Iden
Biotech Leadership Competencies Table
(completed as part of the Job Announcement group project)
Biotech has identified the following four core values:
Customer-centricity, Innovation, Knowledge, Sustainability*
*Biotech defines sustainability both for profit and planet.
In order to complete the job announcement, your group must identify the leadership competencies that are aligned with each of these four core values. Here are two examples of how other companies do this.
SmithKline Beecham (SKB) has identified leadership competencies aligned with its core values of Performance and People:
SKB Core Value Leadership Competencies
Performance
· Establish plans
· Manage execution
· Influence others
· Drive for results
People
· Foster enthusiasm and teamwork
· Reward and celebrate teamwork
· Attract and develop talent
· Build relationships
Source: Manzi, L., & Abramson, J. (1999). SmithKline Beechum. In D. Giber, L. Carter & M. Goldsmith (Eds.), Linkage Inc.s best practices in leadership development handbook (pp. 397-424). Lexington, MA: Linkage Press.
Starbucks has as one of their core values Neighborhood. They have identified the following leadership competencies as important in the local leadership of each of its stores:
· Connect with neighborhoods we serve
· Reach out by volunteering in the community
· Support local programs and causes
Source: Schultz, H. (2011). Onward: How Starbucks fought for its life without losing its soul. New York, NY: Rodale.
Note that the leadership competencies for these two companies are different in what they mean; however, they have one thing in common: all leadership competencies start with a verb. They are actionable. That means that you can observe it being done, and you can measure it. That is a key to writing leadership competencies so that they are meaningful.
For each of the four Biotech core values, identify at least three leadership competencies that align well. Under Source identify the course material from which each of these leadership competencies was found.
Biotech Core Value
Leadership Competencies (follow examples above)
Source (Author, Year)
Customer-centricity
Enhance customer relationships
(Canwell, Stockton, Dongrie, & Neveras, 2014)
Foster brand passion
(Kaufman, 2014)
Follow truth and honesty standards
(Kirkpatrick & Locke, 1991)
Innovation
Strive for continual achievement above and beyond normal expectations
(Kaufman, 2014)
Build cross-functional teams
(Canwell, Stockton, Dongrie, & Neveras, 2014)
Develop fearlessness
(Kaufman, 2014)
Knowledge
Display industry familiarity
(Kirkpatrick & Locke, 1991)
Build business acumen
(Canwell, Stockton, Dongrie, & Neveras, 2014)
Manage cognitive ability to lead change
(Kirkpatrick & Locke, 1991)
Sustainability
(for profit and planet)
Foster global sensitivity
(Canwell, Stockton, Dongrie, & Neveras, 2014)
Establish proactive projects that benefit company and community
(Kirkpatrick & Locke, 1991)
Possess and develops ethical actions
(Ledford & Lockwood, 2008)
References
Canwell, A., Stockton, H., Dongrie, V., & Neveras, N. (2014). Leaders at all levels. Retrieved from https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends/2014/hc- trends-2014-leaders-at-all-levels.html
Kaufman, M. (2014). 10 traits of great business leaders. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/michakaufman/2014/09/05/10-traits-of-great-business- leaders/#14d2cb102dc7
Kirkpatrick, S. A., & Locke, E. A. (1991). Leadership: Do traits matter [PDF File]? Retrieved from https://learn.umuc.edu/content/enforced/426295-001034-01-2198-US1-4020/ Leadership%20%20Do%20traits%20matter.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=GAoAnJ8qfZSR7 phFO1qfTBA2d
Ledford, C., & Lockwood, N. (2008). Leadership competencies. Retrieved from https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/behavioral-competencies/leadership- and-navigation/pages/leadershipcompetencies.aspx
