Illawarra Institute Workforce Development Guarantee Initiative
II Leadership Capability Development Program
Doing business in the 21st Century presents a new vision for TAFE NSW
emphasising a commitment to actively develop the future leaders of TAFE NSW and
to develop capabilities in leadership for business growth and sustainability to meet
challenges of the C21 VET environment.
What is the II Leadership Capability Development Program?
The Illawarra Institute Leadership Development Program is premised on the
existence of core capability domains for leadership within the organisation. The six
key capability domains of a high performing leader identified as critical to leadership
in the 21st Century are:
1. Develops business strategy and provides direction
2. Communicates with influence
3. Demonstrates integrity, awareness and self management
4. Cultivates productive relationships
5. Supports and develops people and teams
6. Achieves results
The Program includes six workshops matching each of the capability areas, offered
across a twelve month period. The focus for each of the workshops is:
Workshop 1. Visioning and Strategic Thinking
Workshop 2. Influence Effectively
Workshop 3. Energy and Time Management
Workshop 4. Partnering for Success
Workshop 5. Creating and Effective Organisational Learning Environment
Workshop 6. Managing Change
The workshops will be facilitated by external leadership experts and will be
contextualised to the Institute and needs of the participants.
At the completion of each workshop participants are to identify and document a
personal project/activity to be completed within 3 weeks. Project/activity outcomes
and learning experiences will then be shared at a follow up “Leaders Connecting”
web conferencing session via Adobe Connect. This session will also be facilitated by
the workshop facilitator.
Each workshop will be sponsored by a senior manager in the Institute. The first
workshop will be sponsored by the Relieving Director, Jai Waters.
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What is a Leadership Capability Self Assessment Questionnaire?
The Leadership Capability Self Assessment Questionnaire is a valuable component
of this Program. Its function is to assist you in analysing and assessing your current
leadership capability.
Prior to attending the first workshop you are required to complete the Questionnaire
and a draft Individual Leadership and Development Plan. Please bring both to the
first workshop.
Although it is highly recommended you attend all 6 workshops, you are encouraged
to use the Questionnaire results to prioritise the workshop(s) for attendance.
Please note it is expected that all participants attend the first workshop.
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Questionnaire Instructions:
1. Complete the Leadership Capability Self- Assessment Questionnaire and assess
your current level of competence, circling a rating number between 1 and 5 for each
capability.
1 = Well below average
I need to build the skill, attitude or value described from a relatively low level of experience
and competence.
2 = Below average
I need to strengthen the particular skill, attitude or value described, in order to become fully
competent.
3 = Average
I am able to perform the skill described and demonstrate the associated attitudes or values.
4 = Above average
I am able to perform the skill described and demonstrate the associated attitudes or values
better than most people.
5 = Well above average
I am exceptionally able to perform the skill described and demonstrate the associated
attitudes or values.
2. To determine the level of your current skills transfer your results to page 10, the
Questionnaire Results. This will enable you to identify the gaps in your leadership
capability and help you decide which workshops to attend. Workshop 1 is mandatory.
3. After completing steps 1 and 2 complete a draft of the Individual Learning and
Development Plan and bring it to the first workshop.
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Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
1. Develops business strategy and provides direction – Leaders have a vision and sense of purpose that drives their decisions. They focus on the outputs
specific to their faculty or unit, but they also link those outputs to broader goals, providing a sense of shared purpose and direction for their staff.
Self Assessment of Current Capability
5 Well
above
average
Formulate vision and provide strategic
direction
1
2
3
4
5

Develop effective strategies for achieving the
strategic directions
1
2
3
4
5

Think globally, long term and strategically
1
2
3
4
5

Manage and expand business opportunities
1
2
3
4
5

Interpret and use business and financial data
and information to make strategic decisions
1
2
3
4
5

Recognise, evaluate and pursue business
agreements and opportunities
1
2
3
4
5

Gather and analyse information to realise
opportunities
1
2
3
4
5

Create a shared sense of purpose and
direction
1
2
3
4
5
Vision
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2 Below
average

1 Well
below
average
4 Above
average
Do you:
3 Average
Leadership Capability
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Your overall comments and
feelings about your current skill
level
Improvement and
development
actions
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
2. Communicate with influence – Leadership is all about influence. Leaders are comfortable communicating with a wide range of audiences. Listening, respecting
and valuing others are key components of their successful communication.
Self Assessment of Current Capability
5 Well
above
average
Respect and value others
1
2
3
4
5

Take time to listen and talk to others and
establish rapport
1
2
3
4
5

Positively influence the behaviours and
opinions of others
1
2
3
4
5

Communicate effectively with a range of
audiences
1
2
3
4
5

Mediate and negotiate agreed outcomes
1
2
3
4
5

Produce written communication that is clear
and concise
1
2
3
4
5

Establish and maintain professional
credibility
1
2
3
4
5
Vision
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2 Below
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
1 Well
below
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4 Above
average
Do you:
3 Average
Leadership Capability
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Your overall comments and
feelings about your current skill
level
Improvement and
development
actions
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
3. Demonstrates integrity, awareness and self management – Leaders require integrity, awareness of others and an ability to manage themselves. Strong
personal qualities underpin leaders’ ability to positively influence others.
Self Assessment of Current Capability
5 Well
above
average
Demonstrate strong values, ethical
standards, and personal integrity
1
2
3
4
5

Show personal courage and take
responsibility
1
2
3
4
5

Display personal drive, confidence and
resilience
1
2
3
4
5

Effectively deal with one’s own and others’
emotions
1
2
3
4
5

Commit to professional and personal
development and excellence
1
2
3
4
5

Demonstrate self awareness and
understanding of others
1
2
3
4
5

Use intuition and make sound judgement
1
2
3
4
5

Manage own workload and competing
priorities
1
2
3
4
5
Integrity
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1 Well
below
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4 Above
average
Do you:
3 Average
Leadership Capability
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Your overall comments and
feelings about your current skill
level
Improvement and
development
actions
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
4. Cultivates productive relationships – Leaders establish productive working relationships with a wide range of people to maximise their effectiveness. Through
cooperation and partnerships, they can deliver greater value to customers and stakeholders
Self Assessment of Current Capability
5 Well
above
average
Establish and maintain successful business
relationships and partnerships
1
2
3
4
5

Nurture positive internal and external
relationships and professional networks
1
2
3
4
5

Facilitate cooperation and partnerships
1
2
3
4
5

Consider yourself to be customer focused
1
2
3
4
5

Deliver value to stakeholders
1
2
3
4
5

Demonstrate political sensitivity and
organisational awareness
1
2
3
4
5

Create and promote team identity and
professionalism
1
2
3
4
5
Integrity
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2 Below
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
1 Well
below
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4 Above
average
Do you:
3 Average
Leadership Capability
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Your overall comments and
feelings about your current skill
level
Improvement and
development
actions
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
5. Supports and develops people and teams – Leaders value and make time for their people. They empower, support and motivate staff to maximise their
performance. They realise that the best outcomes are those achieved through others.
Self Assessment of Current Capability
5 Well
above
average
Value individual differences and work
effectively with diversity
1
2
3
4
5

Provide feedback to staff and actively
support their performance
1
2
3
4
5

Motivate and empower people and teams
1
2
3
4
5

Create an effective learning environment
1
2
3
4
5

Establish and support high quality work
standards
1
2
3
4
5

Devote time to coaching and developing
others
1
2
3
4
5

Generate an overall atmosphere of trust and
responsibility
1
2
3
4
5

Foster innovation and creativity
1
2
3
4
5

Model work – life balance
1
2
3
4
5
Effectiveness
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2 Below
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
1 Well
below
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4 Above
average
Do you:
3 Average
Leadership Capability
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Your overall comments and
feelings about your current skill
level
Improvement and
development
actions
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire
6. Achieves results – Leaders achieve results. They make informed decisions and manage risks. They achieve outcomes through a planned approach. They
ensure delivery on intended results. They are committed to excellence and continuous learning.
Self Assessment of Current Capability
5 Well
above
average
Take action to ensure sustainability
1
2
3
4
5

Demonstrate and utilise professional and
technical expertise
1
2
3
4
5

Lead and direct change and deal with
uncertainty
Maximise and effectively manage resources
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5

Employ a planned approach and monitor
progress and outcomes
1
2
3
4
5

Ensure delivery on intended results
1
2
3
4
5

Benchmark performance and implement
continuous improvement
1
2
3
4
5

Focus efforts and resources on agreed
priorities
1
2
3
4
5

Calculate and manage risks
1
2
3
4
5

Make informed and timely decisions
1
2
3
4
5
Effectiveness

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2 Below
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
1 Well
below
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4 Above
average
Do you:
3 Average
Leadership Capability
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Your overall comments and
feelings about your current skill
level
Improvement and
development
actions
Leadership Capability Self-Assessment Questionnaire Results
Effectiveness
Integrity
Vision
Leadership Capability – Overall ratings

Develops business strategy and provides
direction

Communicates with influence

Demonstrates integrity, awareness and self
management

Cultivates productive relationships

Supports and develops people and teams

Achieves results
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Self – assessment
of current
capability
Where do I want
to be in the
future?
/40
%
/40
%
/35
%
/35
%
/40
%
/40
%
/35
%
/35
%
/45
%
/45
%
/50
%
/50
%
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What Workshop should I attend?
Individual Leadership and Development Plan
Priority Development Needs
What specific capabilities am
I planning to develop?
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Learning Strategies
Proposed
Timeline
Resources
How long will I develop
these?
When will this
happen?
What will I
need?
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Evaluation
What is the outcome I am
seeking? How will I measure it?