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Leadership Requirements Model. Algonquin’s Future Leadership Requirements. Caring. Learning. STUDENT SUCCESS. Respect. Integrity. Lead Others with Courage & Conviction. Be Passionate about Teaching & Learning. Develop & Execute on Strategic Plans. Build
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Algonquin’s FutureLeadership Requirements Caring Learning STUDENT SUCCESS Respect Integrity Lead Others with Courage & Conviction Be Passionate about Teaching & Learning Develop & Execute on Strategic Plans Build Relationships Internally & Externally Be Innovative & Entrepreneurial 2 2
Lead Others with Courage and Conviction • Be the champions for the goals of the College • Model the core values of the College (Caring, Learning, Integrity, Respect) in a consistent manner • Capitalize on people’s abilities – get the right people in the right roles with the right responsibilities • Take the time to mentor and develop staff and demonstrate a commitment to helping people succeed • Give honest feedback, speak their mind and respectfully challenge others’ thinking • Make difficult (sometimes unpopular) decisions when necessary • Have confidence in their own opinions and capabilities Leaders need to: Demonstrates an ability to lead people and teams, and displays self-assurance in making decisions and taking actions that balance the best interests of the students, team, organization and its stakeholders. Why is it important? Sample Behaviours
Be Passionate about Teaching and Learning Leaders need to: • Demonstrates by word and action as unwavering commitment to academic excellence • Be passionate about the mandate of the College and always lead with the student in mind • Understand the professional practice of teaching • Strive to be on the leading edge of knowledge in all areas that impact the College (always ahead of the curve) • Be driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people and issues • Encourage intellectual curiosity in others • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and high level of commitment Inspires and energizes others to go above and beyond through a passionate belief in the College’s mandate and a genuine curiosity and love of learning. Why is it important? Sample Behaviours
Build Relationships Internally and Externally Leaders need to: • Proactively identify and manage complex stakeholder needs, internal and external to the College, knowing when to lead and when to follow • Collaborate and influence across organizational boundaries • Translate and clearly communicate complex concepts and strategies, modifying messaging in line with audience • Show open-mindedness to new ideas, approaches and points of view • Demonstrate a genuine desire to help or serve others Proactively builds and maintains deep relationships, networks and partnerships (internally and externally) and works effectively with others across the College and with local, national and international stakeholders. Why is it important? Sample Behaviours
Be Innovative and Entrepreneurial Leaders need to: • Be forward thinking in understanding the impact of emerging trends on the College • See the “big picture” – thinking holistically about the College’s role and impact in the community and the world • Nurture risk tolerance in employees • Identify and capitalize on promising opportunities, while accurately evaluating and managing risks to the College • Be agile and adaptable when pursuing promising opportunities, with a readiness to integrate new information • Drive continuous improvement while supporting employees in moving through uncertainty, ambiguity and change • Embrace technology and leverage its potential for the good of the College Champions innovation and continuous improvement by maintaining an awareness of internal and external trends. Is open-minded and seizes new opportunities that align with the strategic direction of the College. Why is it important? Sample Behaviours
Develop and Execute Strategic Plans Leaders need to: • Consistently push themselves and others to achieve higher levels of productivity and quality • Hold themselves and others accountable for agreed-upon deliverables and measureable outcomes • Provide clarity of purpose by prioritizing key goals and actions • Make effective and timely decisions, with an ability to mentally “shift gears” quickly • Achieve common goals by working cooperatively with others Proactively builds and implements strategic plans and objectives to create urgency and support for strategy execution, driving the long-term success of the College. Why is it important? Sample Behaviours