The document outlines the key competencies of an effective leader, including analyzing issues, knowing the business, inspiring people, empowering others, coaching and providing feedback, modeling professionalism, getting results, showing vision, communicating effectively, valuing people, handling challenges, promoting teamwork, and more. Effective leaders gather relevant information to solve problems, make sound decisions, assess skills, understand business trends and goals, inspire commitment, delegate tasks, coach subordinates, provide feedback, take responsibility, eliminate barriers, communicate vision, listen to others, respect people, remain calm in difficult situations, and encourage collaboration.

1. COMPETENCIES of a LEADER
Presented By:
Nergin ÖZGÜR

2. Analyzes Issues
 Accurately analyzes situations
 Gathers relevant information
 Finds solutions to hard-to-comprehend problems
 Makes sound decisions
 Thinks creatively
 Accurately assesses people’s skills and abilities

3. Knows the Business
 Is aware of business and industry trends
 Understands how various organizational functions operate and
interrelate
 Understands the major opportunities and threats which the
organization faces
 Draws accurate conclusions from financial and numerical data
 Helps the organization attain its goals by obtaining necessary
resources
 Organizes resources to maximize profits and minimize costs
 Taps resources not available to others

4. Inspires People
 Develops commitment and passion in others to accomplish
objectives
 Sets an example of effective leadership
 Attracts followers through personal qualities such as energy and
charisma
 Sparks people to do their work with willingness and enthusiasm
 Continuously works on self-improvement

5. Empowers Others
 Clarifies roles and responsibilities of others
 Delegates important tasks, not just what he/she does not like to do
 Gives authority corresponding with responsibility
 Before assigning tasks to individuals, makes sure they have the
expertise
 and resources to get them done
 Shares power and influence in an effort to accomplish
organizational goals

6. Coaches and Provides
Feedback
 Effectively coaches subordinates
 Encourages individuals to develop their skills
 Helps people reach sound conclusions and judgments
 Provides frequent feedback to people regarding their performance
 Provides people with feedback that will help them develop and
realize their full potential

7. Models Professionalism
 Follows through on commitments and promises to people
 Gives credit and recognition where due
 Takes responsibility for his/her words
 Upholds organizational values in all business dealings
 Seeks candid feedback from others

8. Gets Results
 Searches for and seizes opportunities
 Gets things done
 Eliminates barriers to getting things done
 Embodies and promotes an entrepreneurial attitude
 Sets challenging goals that stretch performance levels
 Quickly distinguishes between important and unimportant tasks

9. Shows Vision
 Creates long-term vision and goals for the organization
 Is aware of the possibilities which exist for business profitability and
growth
 Communicates the vision clearly or simply
 Creates mechanisms to support the vision
 Inspires and energizes other to commit to the vision through
discussion and involvement

10. Communicates
Effectively
 Communicates in an open, candid manner
 Presents information in a way that is easily understood
 Solicits the ideas of others
 Explains business goals or challenges in a clear and simple manner
 Listens carefully to what people say

11. Values People
 Treats people with respect
 Is warm and approachable
 Tolerates diverging viewpoints
 Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of individuals
 Promotes effective relationships characterized by mutual
give-and-take

12. Handles Challenges
 Can handle changing priorities
 Shows perseverance in the face of barriers
 Stays calm in crisis situations
 Copes well with multiple demands
 Confront problems

13. Promotes Teamwork
 Encourages collaborative relationships
 Links the goals of the team to those of the rest of the organization
 Respects people’s talent
 Promotes collaboration by providing support and help to others
 Shares knowledge and expertise with others

14. Thank You !
Nergin ÖZGÜR (Business Consultant)
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