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© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All rights reserved.

Developing

Your Leadership Skills

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Critical Leadership Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Decision-making

Negotiation

Delegation

Personnel management

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Communication Skills

Be responsive

Listen

Schedule one-on-one and team meetings to solicit

input

Keep employees informed

Share the “big picture”

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Communication Skills

Convey information formally

– Know your objective

– Explain the importance of your message

– Customize for the audience

– Be enthusiastic

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Value of Interpersonal Skills

CFOs were asked, “Which single factor weighs

most heavily in your decision to hire an executive-

level job candidate?”

# 1 answer: Verbal communication skills and problem-

solving abilities tied at 34% each.

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Interpersonal Skills

Make the extra effort

Be open-minded

Network

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Decision-making Ability

Indecisiveness–––––––Snap decisions

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Decision-making Ability

Be diligent about gathering facts

Seek input from staff

Don’t procrastinate on a decision

Be comfortable sharing credit

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Negotiation Skills

Requires an ability to manage office politics

The best negotiators:

– Do their homework

– Listen to all points of view

– Know when to compromise

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Delegation Skills

Delegation = Seeking the assistance of an employee

you’re confident can successfully complete the task

38% of executives surveyed cited delegation of

responsibilities as the most effective time management

technique

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Delegation Skills

Be clear about expectations

Let the employee manage the project

Offer thanks

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Personnel Management Skills

Executives were asked, “Which one of the following would

you say has the greatest impact on any employee’s level of

job satisfaction?”

# 1 answer: Relationship with

his or her manager

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Personnel Management Skills

Adapt your style to each person

on your team

Determine which management techniques

work best

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Personnel Management Skills

Provide support

– Encourage staff to speak up when they need assistance

– Stand up for your team

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Personnel Management Skills

Show appreciation for exceptional work

– Create a formal recognition program

• Develop criteria

• Customize rewards

• Make everyone on the team eligible

– Promote from within

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Position Yourself as a Leader

Volunteer for new assignments

Pursue additional education

Seek candid feedback

Find a mentor

Become a leader outside the firm

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Volunteer for New Assignments

Seek opportunities to enhance skills

Stand out from others who are not proactive

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Pursue Additional Education

Benefits of training

– Those already in leadership roles:

• Keep up with developments in the business world

– Those hoping to become leaders:

• Develop your skills

• Demonstrate an interest in professional growth

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Seek Candid Feedback

Write down your strengths and weaknesses

Ask others to do the same

Compare

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Find a Mentor

Contact a manager you admire

Understand what you hope to gain from the

relationship

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Become a Leader Outside the Firm

Volunteer with nonprofits

– Build experience

– Gain a fresh perspective and new ideas for

accomplishing tasks

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