IMI Leadership Competence Areas: Leading Others
Our new Leadership Model is built upon IMI’s expertise in executive education; and it’s informed by listening to the needs, opportunities, and challenges of the broadest range of organisations that we partner with.
By its nature, it puts people and their development at the very heart of organisational success. Leading Others is one of the five areas which are core to being a true Leader. Within each area, we’ve mapped skill sets and learning outcomes that create individual development journeys. These skill sets evolve, reflecting the changing needs of the market and of leaders at different career stages and situations.
Our new Leadership Model is designed to help your organisation shape and contribute to a better tomorrow.
Leading Others
Leadership is fundamentally about people. Whether leading large or small teams, cross-functional or matrix groups, securing trust and fostering growth is critical.
Building and Leading Successful Teams
Building and Leading Successful Teams is demonstrated by actions and behaviours including:
- Improving the ability to build, lead, and retain successful teams by setting clear goals
- Leading remote, dispersed or hybrid teams
- Creating psychological safety and accountability within your team
- Promoting team autonomy by building trust, loyalty and engagement
- Developing a culture of followership
- Fostering collaboration within the team, e.g. through facilitating group discussion
Retaining Successful Teams
Retaining Successful Teams is demonstrated by actions and behaviours including:
- Facilitating Self-Reflection and Awareness
- Developing and fostering internal and external relationships
- Facilitating cooperation and partnerships
- Acknowledging and utilising the individual differences and strengths to achieve the teams’ goals
- Using coaching and mentoring techniques to develop your people
- Recognising people’s work and commitment
Supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is demonstrated by actions and behaviours including:
- Recognising and addressing bias
- Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
- Role-modelling inclusive leadership in the organisation
- Demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Measuring and enhancing the impact of EDI policies