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 Competencies and 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]

Step 7: Summarize and bring the activity to a close. Pose these questions for

discussion:

_ What holds back a manager from becoming a leader?

_ What do you think your greatest challenge will be as you make the

transition?