THE IDEAL DIRECTOR by John Ostrowski People Skills Administrative Skills Engineering Maintenance Finance Planning CORE COMPETENCIES • • • • • • Communicates needs and ideas Has many experiences with problem solving Works cooperatively and independently Completes assignments.
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THE IDEAL DIRECTOR by John Ostrowski People Skills Administrative Skills Engineering Maintenance Finance Planning CORE COMPETENCIES • • • • • • Communicates needs and ideas Has many experiences with problem solving Works cooperatively and independently Completes assignments on time Thinks of him/herself as a scientist Discusses observations and discoveries OTHER THINGS LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN • • • • • Speaks clearly and uses complete sentences Counts objects up to 30 Shows adequate attention span Learns about traffic, fire and personal safety Becomes familiar with computers LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES • • • • • • • • • • • • • Possesses Integrity Is Accountable Is Decisive Is Public Service Oriented Empowers Others Is Deliberate Is a Communicator Shows Respect to Others Is Technically Knowledgeable Manages Resources Is Resilient Delegates Maintains Balance Simple Competence Guidelines • Create a positive confirming culture • Solve problems PUBLIC WORKS IN SOCIETY Self-Actualization Needs Self-Esteem Needs Social Needs Safety Needs Physical Needs Self-Actualization Needs Self-Esteem Needs Social Needs Safety Needs Physical Needs LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS • • • • • TRUST RESPECT VISION SELF-CONFIDENCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS Nancy R. Daly-President Daly Strategic Directions, Florida • ENTHUSIASM • FEEDBACK • ABILITY TO FULFILL COMMITMENTS • A FOCUS ON GROWING MORE LEADERS LEADERSHIP DEFINITION “The only true leader is someone who has followers. An effective leader is not someone who is loved or admired. He or she is someone whose followers do the right thing. Popularity is not leadership. Results are. Leaders are highly visible. They, therefore, set examples. Leadership is not rank, privileges, titles, or money. It is responsibility.” PETER DRUCKER LEADERSHIP IS LEARNED Focused on the mission Lead because they are trusted Say “NO, it’s not in our mission.” Know that “Yes” is a commitment Leaders know they are visible Set examples & think through behavior Leadership is responsibility Pick the right people TWO ONE THINGS Leaders have a vision of a better future and make you believe in it Managers find people’s talents and focus them on the mission source: Marcus Buckingham DOMINANT INFLUENCING STEADY CAUTIOUS WHY STUDY PERSONALITY? • Need to understand it for what it is • Helps you understand yourself • Helps you find the way to capitalize on the strengths of those who work for you • Helps you better communicate with elected officials, customers and others.