This activity provides a hands-on way for participants to focus on their competencies
and strengths, as well as identify areas that can be improved.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 19
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Divide participants into pairs. Ask each person to identify several
competencies they believe leaders must have and competencies that
are necessary for managers. Take notes. [15 minutes]
Step 2: Reassemble and share the findings with the entire group. List the
competencies on two separate flipchart sheets (one for leaders and one
for managers). [10 minutes]Step 3: Pass out one deck of cards for each pair of participants (but have enough
for each person, so that when the exercise is completed, each person can
leave with one deck). Ask each pair to spread the cards on the floor in
two columns: one for leadership competencies and one for manager
competencies. Participants may add new competencies that are not in
the deck or eliminate any that do not seem to fit either category. Have
blank cards ready for this. [10 minutes]
Step 4: Compare lists when every pair has finished. Ask everyone to move
around to see what choices others have made. [5 minutes]Step 5: Compare Manager competencies and Leader competencies by posting
these questions on the flipchart and discussing participant responses:- What manager competencies do we agree on?
- What leadership competencies do we agree on?
- What are the competencies you respect most in the leaders with
whom you work?
Step 6: Pass out the handout Manager vs. Leader Competenciesand a sheet of
small stick-on stars. Ask participants to read the handout and place a star
on the items they feel they ready do well. Ask them to use the small dots
to mark 3 to 5 areas that they want to focus on as part of their
professional development. [7–10 minutes]TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE^103