LEADERSHIP STAFFING MODEL A Framework for the Public Sector

DEVELOPING STAFF

Staff is the greatest asset of any organization

Staff development is crucial to public sector success

Leadership Staffing Model (LSM) maximizes results and minimizes uncertainty

Several functions comprised of multiple techniques

Loose guidelines that can be applied to almost all organizations

DIVERSITY

Changing society reflected in a diverse workforce

Diversity training is great, but practice is best

Inherent strength and value in a diverse workforce

Develop leadership internally through a diverse workforce

Actively pursue diversity in the workplace

COMMUNICATION

Fundamental to success

Basis of all accomplishment

Free flow of information and ideas

Importance is evident in all aspects from one on one to group meetings

MANAGING CHANGE

It’s frequent, so get used to it!

Break it down to manageable segments

Make it easy to understand

Know how it will affect staff and inform them

Reduce uncertainty

MOTIVATION

Be inspirational

Share goals and vision

Create buy-in

Recognize accomplishments

Create a “learning organization”

DISCIPLINE

Be objective

Rely on policy and procedure- “by the book”

Know job description and duties

Treat all fairly and equally

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

Honest and appropriate to the position

Ask questions

Clearly stated goals

Use both good and bad results for a chance of employee improvement

Communication!!!

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Use all conflict as a learning opportunity

Diffuse unhealthy conflict and enable constructive conflict

Know your staff well

Listen and anticipate employee needs

TEAMBUILDING

Lead from within

Know your staff

Know your responsibilities

Let the team continue to grow and develop

Use your influence ethically

Encourage teamwork

KEYS TO LSM SUCCESS

Leadership can be learned

Effective leaders follow guidelines

Develop your skills and behavior as well as your staff

Even a mistake is a learning experience

Communicate!!!

LEADERSHIP STAFFING MODELA Framework for the Public Sector

Presented by John David Lewenec

Contact dlewenec@yahoo.com

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