Elements and Performance Criteria
- Guide the organisation in the achievement of its aims
- The strategic direction of the organisation is examined and confirmed.
- A leadership role is undertaken in the strategic planning, goal setting and action planning of the organisation.
- A clear understanding of organisational purpose is promoted with stakeholders.
- Clear roles and responsibilities for those in the organisation are defined and documented.
- Design and implement communication
- Establish and maintain effective relationships
- Code of behaviour covering disagreements and negotiation is established in consultation with others in organisation.
- Different strategies are employed to deal with a variety of personality types.
- Conflict is managed to seek mutually beneficial solutions.
- Consensus is achieved in decision-making within the organisation where appropriate.
- Stakeholder relationships are maintained and promoted.
- Effective meeting procedures are promoted and applied within the organisation.
- Establish and manage professional and business networks
- Decision-making in other relevant forums is influenced to align with organisations best interests.
- Views for consideration and representation are gathered and acknowledged.
- Win-win outcomes are achieved through lobbying and negotiations.
- Contemporary knowledge of issues and political factors is maintained.
- Build effective teams in the organisation
- Ethical behaviour and appropriate inter-personal skills are demonstrated and maintained in all dealings.
- Leadership style is adapted to suit a range of differing contexts.
- Opinion leaders are canvassed and institutional support is gained for the organisation.
- New members for the organisation are recruited.
- Relevant information is provided to new and potential members.