1. Q Topics of Leadership Pequannock Township High School

2. Assessing Leadership Personal opinions about leadership effectiveness can vary across individuals. (i.e. Craig Patrick) This requires a better, more objective system of assessment. Good leadership metrics should be measurable Based on the context of leadership What is appropriate for THAT person in THAT position? McGraw-Hill/Irwin© 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4-2

3. Best Practices in Assessing Leadership Potential Determine the leadership level of the position. Is a company CEO held to the same standard as the store manager? Build a competency model. What are the responsibilities/qualifications for that position? Use a multiple hurdles approach. Basically, you need to formulate GOOD CRITERIA McGraw-Hill/Irwin© 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4-3 “The best predictor of future leadership behavior is past leadership behavior in similar circumstances.” Personnel Decisions International

4. Competency Models A competency model is a set of: Skills Knowledge/Qualifications Abilities Other attributes that are relevant to successful performance in a particular job.

5. Competency Models (cont.) For example, the competency model for the principal of a high school might consist of problem-solving and decision making skills, planning and coordinating skills, visioning skills, budgeting skills, delegation, ability to build relationships, ability to resolve conflict, communication skills, be a motivator, be honest, have integrity, cope with stress, have an in-depth knowledge of the higher education system, know various educational techniques, etc…

6. Measuring the Effects of Leadership Leader’s effectiveness and performance ratings. Followers’ ratings (of the leader) of satisfaction, organizational climate, morale, motivation, and leadership effectiveness. Criteria & Metrics. These are “actual” results. Sometimes a number or figure that is measured or calculated. Example: Did the store make enough sales? McGraw-Hill/Irwin© 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4-6

7. Best Practices in Measuring Leadership Success Ratings by superiors AND subordinates generally yield useful information about a leader’s effectiveness. Multiple measures often yield the best information about leadership success. McGraw-Hill/Irwin© 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4-7