"THE QUALITIES OF SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT LEADERS"
(The key attributes of a successful leader in the 1990’s)
Strength Meets Developmental
Area
1. They establish high standards of expectation and professional conduct--lead by example. ______ ______ ______
2. They practice mutual respect. ______ ______ ______
3. They empower others to think management: think possible. ______ ______ ______
4. They act as catalyst. ______ ______ ______
5. They face issues. ______ ______ ______
6. They promote participation and believe in high visibility. ______ ______ ______
7. They view management as a situational experience. ______ ______ ______
8. They know how to bring out the best qualities in people by finding
the "hot button" and motivating accordingly. ______ ______ ______
9. They "catch people doing things right." ______ ______ ______
10. They constructively deal with problem situations by serving as a
coach and mentor. ______ ______ ______
11. They know how to spend their time effectively. ______ ______ ______
12. They deliver what is promised. ______ ______ ______
13. They manage the individual, not the task. ______ ______ ______
14. They focus on effectiveness and don’t rely on one best way of doing
things. ______ ______ ______
15. They hire smart, regularly assess performance, practice mutual goal
setting and accountability. ______ ______ ______
16. They establish systems for review. ______ ______ ______
17. They regularly delegate and are not afraid of sharing authority. ______ ______ ______
18. They focus on opportunities and not problems. ______ ______ ______
19. They practice integrity. ______ ______ ______
20. Above all, they are truthful, fair and objective. ______ ______ ______
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Lawrence M. Bienati, 1989