As individuals grow in their roles and responsibilities their developmental skill set should expand from technical competence, to managing self and others, to leadership expertise.
- Technical competence may include professional certifications, continuing education, or professional skills training (e.g., software training, writing skills, presentation skills).
- Managerial competence could include performance management, giving feedback, delegation, team building, managing conflict, communication skills and developing others.
- While enhancing managerial skills is a key development need that may continue throughout a career, top talent with potential for future senior-level roles need to develop additional leadership skills. These skills may focus on industry knowledge and exposure, organizational strategies, managing relationships through internal and external networks, influence without direct authority, resilience, and executive presence.
