"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. ______ ______ ______

Ó Lawrence M. Bienati, 1989