The following competencies, which are not listed in order of priority, are considered most important when assessing an individual's potential to assume a leadership position at the Bank.

Attitude

  • Enjoys work
  • Positive thinker
  • Desire to learn
  • Imposes high standards on self and others
  • Confident

Interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrates integrity
  • Fair
  • Works well with broad range of individuals
  • Candid and open
  • Behavior models the Bank’s vision and values

Capacity to understand and explain

  • Able to make the complex simple
  • Rational
  • Analytical
  • Able to identify and clarify issues
  • Exercises good judgment

Ability to get results

  • Works hard, effectively, and efficiently
  • Reliable
  • Maintains focus and perspective
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Delegates effectively
  • Demonstrates long-range planning and organizational skills

Ability to communicate and motivate

  • Builds teamwork
  • Able to energize (mobilize) others
  • Enhances self-esteem of others
  • Good listener
  • Creates sense of passion/pride
  • Develops staff

Vision and strategic focus

  • Conceptualizes and articulates a vision for the future that demonstrates a broad, organizational perspective
  • Influences the development of higher level organizational goals and strategies
  • Identifies effective strategies to achieve the vision
  • Demonstrates decision-making consistent with the Bank’s vision
  • Encourages and applies creativity and innovation in overcoming barriers to achieving the vision
  • Takes appropriate risks

The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City or the Federal Reserve System.