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Core Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment (Part 1)

Dynamics of Leadership Pre-Work

Directions:

Using the researched grid of competencies, honestly and candidly score yourself to help you consider what your strengths are and where you know you need the most work. No doubt, you will recognize some of the traits you and others may have previously identified, while you will probably also discover some others you hadn’t fully considered. You can base your scoring on feedback you have received from peers, associates, and your boss, as well as your own observations about yourself.

Be prepared to share some of your thoughts with your peers. Indicate how well you perform, on average, in each of the following skill areas by circling the appropriate number for each item.