1. Leadership Abilities Business Knowledge & Management Business Knowledge & Management Self Management & Development Communication Leadership Competencies

2. Leadership Development Competency Model SWE Core Competencies Leadership Abilities Communication Business Knowledge Self Management NoviceAdvanced Beginner CompetentProficientExpert Often achieved during undergraduate and graduate studies Often Achieved during practice *Based on the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition.

3. Communication Competencies12345 Communicate plans and activities in a manner that supports strategies for teamwork. Conflict resolution and management by skillfully settling differences in a positive and constructive manner. Leverages diversity and differences by leading and supporting an inclusive environment. Seeks new perspectives to achieve the vision and mission of SWE. Influencing others through coalition building, inviting new perspectives, and clearly articulating the goals of SWE. Identify and collaborate with internal partners. Identify and collaborate with external partners. Build relationships that support SWE's mission and strategic objectives. Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills through actively listening to the needs of colleagues, sharing relevant information and expectations, and treating colleagues with respect. 1Beginner 2Advanced Beginner 3Competent 4Proficient 5Expert

4. Business Knowledge & Management Competencies 12345 Strategic planning through the development of effective strategies consistent with the mission of SWE. Sees the big picture and understands how to determine organizational objectives and set priorities. Manage finances of SWE to meet organizational needs. Apply effective management skills (e.g., problem solving, interpersonal skills, delegation and supervision). Professional knowledge and skills by being aware of industry changes, developments and emerging issues affecting women in STEM. 1Beginner 2Advanced Beginner 3Competent 4Proficient 5Expert

5. Leadership Abilities12345 Developing and empowering others. Visioning by taking the long view of the organization, building a shared vision for SWE members’ role, acting as a catalyst for organizational change, and inspiring others to succeed within SWE. Leverages diversity and differences by leading and supporting an inclusive environment. Seeks new perspectives to achieve the vision and mission of SWE. Influencing others through coalition building, inviting new perspectives, and clearly articulating the goals of SWE. Identify and collaborate with internal partners. Identify and collaborate with external partners. Build relationships that support SWE's mission and strategic objectives Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills through actively listening to the needs of colleagues, sharing relevant information and expectations, and treating colleagues with respect. Provide and support an environment for continuous improvement. Promote and support appropriate change as an essential part of SWE’s success as an organization. Be an advocate for the role of women in STEM. Results oriented through delivering on strategic goals. Evidence based decision making; using the best evidence available in making decisions that impact the organization. Taking initiative and making smart risks through the encouragement of creative. Thinking, supporting and guiding new ideas, and empowering others to take risks. Knowledgeable of change management strategies and processes. Maintain a high standard of professionalism and ethics.

6. Self Management Competencies12345 Pursuit of lifelong learning through the mastery of new knowledge, embracing new ideas, and shares new ideas. Self-reflection and assessment through recognizing strengths and weaknesses, seeks feedback from others and learns from failure. Tolerates ambiguity by taking priority changes and unforeseen developments in stride as well as leads with a firm sense of purpose in an environment of uncertainty. Flexibility by being open to change and new information/perspectives. 1Beginner 2Advanced Beginner 3Competent 4Proficient 5Expert

7. Communication Competencies12345 Communicate plans and activities in a manner that supports strategies for teamwork. Conflict resolution and management by skillfully settling differences in a positive and constructive manner. Leverages diversity and differences by leading and supporting an inclusive environment. Seeks new perspectives to achieve the vision and mission of SWE. Influencing others through coalition building, inviting new perspectives, and clearly articulating the goals of SWE. Identify and collaborate with internal partners. Identify and collaborate with external partners. Build relationships that support SWE's mission and strategic objectives. Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills through actively listening to the needs of colleagues, sharing relevant information and expectations, and treating colleagues with respect. 1Beginner 2Advanced Beginner 3Competent 4Proficient 5Expert