Stair Step Leadership Model

 

 

 

Yesterday, I mentioned OPM's Leadership Competency framework and how all competencies aren't equal.  OPM puts leadership competencies into this stair step model to indicate what competencies leaders should have at the various levels of leadership.  The arrows across show that these build as you go up the chain, so that by the time you're an executive, you've got it all!  This said, the competencies actually listed in the boxes are those that are likely to be most important at that level.  I love frameworks; however, I think this model falls somewhat short.  We need to be helping leaders at the lowest levels with vision and strategy -- they are key building blocks from the lowest level on up.  They are also important contributors to innovation. Somewhere in this model, there needs to be systems thinking -- an understanding of the entire organization and how the pieces fit together.  This is why intern and leadership programs that place people in multiple positions across the organization can be incredibly valuable in producing truly corporate leaders.  Would welcome any thoughts on this and other models being used.