COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP
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This framework can be used on an
individual or group and organizational
level. Each of the 5 core concepts has
additional sub-competencies to help
further define the broader concept.

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Understanding Self Strategy & Reasoning Executing Change

• Values Exploration • Critical thinking and Analysis • Initiative and Follow-Through
• Strengths Development • Planning and Decisionmaking • Collaboration
• Leadership Style • Innovation • Praxis (Action + Reflection)
• Social Identities • Systems Thinking • Sustainability and Generativity
• Resilience

Justice & Ethics Building & Maintaining Relationships

• Cultural Humility and Perspective-Taking • Communication
• Understanding Power • Navigating Conflict
• Equity, Privilege, and Oppression • Group and Community Development Process LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Interdependence • Trust & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT