Dare to Lead into 21 st Century Becoming a Highly Effective Strategic HR Leader

Goals  Use leadership strengths  Create solutions vs. fix problems  Be strategic  Build a new future  Plan steps for day-to-day results  Be the best of the best

Self - Assessment  5 minutes  Rank self on 22 leadership behaviors  Most often, sometimes, less often See handout

Measures  Creating a Vision  Developing Followership  Implementing the Vision  Following Through  Achieving Results  Team Playing © 2007 Management Research Group – Portland, Maine

Table Talk... Pick the top 10 leadership behaviors you believe will be ranked the highest in the study See Handout

Compare Yourself Against Highly Ranked Leaders  Learn what differentiates highly effective leaders from others  Identify your strengths  Identify development areas

The HR Study  1,770 HR professionals from 670 global companies and governmental agencies.  Wide range of management levels (50% dept heads).  Evaluated via Leadership 360 ®  22 Leadership Behaviors © 2007 Management Research Group – Portland, Maine

Findings See handout

Findings 1. Analyze the future impact of their decisions and understand the impact of these decisions throughout the organization. 2. Maintain in-depth knowledge and expertise in their area. 3. Demonstrate an active concern for others and form supportive relationships. 4. Energize others, getting them enthusiastic and involved. See handout © 2007 Management Research Group – Portland, Maine

Findings (cont) See handout 5. Clearly express their thoughts and ideas, keeping others informed of their expectations. 6. Are comfortable being the one in charge and seek out opportunities to be influential. They know and accept the fact that they will be under constant scrutiny. 7. Use effective persuasion to build commitment to their ideas and initiatives. 8. Challenge the perceptions and mandates of superiors. © 2007 Management Research Group – Portland, Maine

Turning Strengths into Action Step by step approach to:  Creating a positive future  Engaging and exciting others  Taking a leadership role  Taking risks that pay off

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Putting It All Together Discuss action steps with your table mates that you can take to apply what you’ve learned today.