Thursday, March 29, 2007

Level 5 Leadership


Jim Collins (2001) Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve, Harvard Business Review

According to Jim Collins’ research, a Level 5 leader sits on top of a hierarchy of capabilities and is a necessity for transforming an organisation from good to great. He suggests a Level 5 hierarchy

LEVEL 5 LEVEL 5 EXECUTIVE
Builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical combination of personal humility plus professional will.

LEVEL 4 EFFECTIVE LEADER
Catalyses commitment to and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulates the group to high performance standards

LEVEL 3 COMPETENT MANAGER
Organises people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives

LEVEL 2 CONTRIBUTING TEAM MEMBER
Contributes to the achievement of group objectives; works effectively with others in a group setting.

LEVEL 1 HIGHLY CAPABLE INDIVIDUAL
Makes productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits.

Which level of leadership are you?

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