Â鶹´«Ã½'s Leadership Competencies

To help guide the self-development and organizational supports for leaders, Â鶹´«Ã½ has identified key competencies that will help leaders be successful.

To achieve Â鶹´«Ã½’s goals, academic and administrative leaders at Western need to have strong character, commitment to their role and to Â鶹´«Ã½’s success, and have strength in four main competency areas: Leading Self, Leading People and Teams, Leading Programs and Services, and Leading Innovation and Change.

 

   

Leading Self


Successful leaders are self-aware and strive to continuously learn and develop.

Leaders:

  • have a clear vision and purpose and are guided by Â鶹´«Ã½’s principles and values
  • actively seek and incorporate feedback
  • have the courage to act and achieve results
  • maintain their well-being, and are adaptable and resilient

Leading People and Teams


Successful leaders create an environment where faculty and staff can give their best.

Leaders:

  • select talented people and support their engagement and growth
  • build strong, effective teams
  • foster collaboration and partnerships
  • ensure an inclusive and respectful workplace

Leading Programs and Services


Successful leaders deliver excellence to those they serve, and in the work they undertake.

Leaders:

  • focus on the success of their area and the success of Â鶹´«Ã½
  • develop and implement effective program and service plans
  • use organizational resources wisely
  • ensure the safety of people and facilities

Leading Innovation and Change


Successful leaders advance Â鶹´«Ã½.

Leaders:

  • embrace change, bring in new ideas, and look for opportunities to improve
  • develop a vision with others
  • communicate extensively
  • implement change skilfully

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