Leaders throughout the institution play a critical role in advancing the mission and vision of the University, fostering innovation and change, shaping organizational culture, creating high-performing teams, achieving results and building collaborations and partnerships. The University of Windsor Leadership Competency Framework outlines the key competencies that when applied, makes an individual an effective leader. The framework creates a standard for leadership expectations across the University.
The framework:
- Is critical to ensure consistency of leadership behaviours across the institution that shape the workplace culture.
- Creates a common language/understanding that aligns the expectations and actions of leaders across the institution.
The framework is aligned with the University’s Mission, Vision and Values (Aspire Strategic Plan) and informed by the Employee Engagement Survey results (2022), the Aspire Strategic Planning consultations, and the Employee Mental Health Strategy.
Who is this framework for?
This Leadership Competency Framework is based on a horizontal approach. This approach is grounded on the following:
- Effective leadership requires generic knowledge and skills that transcend disciplines/technical areas or positions.
- A general set of competencies is critical for effective leadership in any range of sectors, disciplines, or institutional settings or positions.
Given this, the University of Windsor Leadership Competency Framework applies to all leaders, at every level of leadership regardless of their role at the University.
Are there other competencies that leaders require to be effective in their roles?
This framework is not meant to be a comprehensive list of every possible competency needed to be an effective leader. It highlights those emerging as critical for success from the literature review, engagement processes and the review of the University’s Strategic Plan, Employee Engagement Survey results (2022), and the Employee Mental Health Strategy (2023). It should be noted that technical competencies as well as role-specific competencies are also vital for success. These should be captured within an individual’s role/job description.
For what purposes will the Leadership Competency Framework be used?
In order for the leadership competencies to be effective in shaping culture and driving success, they will be integrated into:
- Recruitment processes
- Performance management/goal setting
- Leadership development initiatives/programs
- Succession planning/career progression
View the Leadership Competency Framework
For more information contact:
Marcela Ciampa
Director, Organizational and Leadership Development