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Understanding APWA Core Competencies for Effective Leadership and Management

The APWA Core Competencies provide a framework for effective leadership and management in public works. This guide emphasizes the importance of integrity, accountability, decisiveness, and public service orientation. It empowers individuals to support others and communicate effectively while managing resources wisely. Key skills include resilience and delegation, promoting a balanced approach to leadership. Each competency is designed to foster an environment of trust, creativity, and continuous learning, essential for professionals in the public service sector.

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Understanding APWA Core Competencies for Effective Leadership and Management

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  1. APWA CORE COMPETENCIES

  2. Where did they come from • Leadership & Management Committee • Survey • Analysis • Reporter Articles

  3. Possesses Integrity Is Accountable Is Decisive Is Public Service Oriented Empowers Others Is Deliberate Is a Communicator Shows Respect for Others Is Technically Knowledgeable Manages Resources Is Resilient Delegates Maintains Balance APWA CORE COMPETENCIES

  4. Possesses Integrity • Committed • True to yourself • Conscience • Different values = Disagreement • Both sides can maintain integrity • Leader asks organization to do as they do • Spin & integrity are not compatible concepts • Foundation of the other 12 competencies

  5. Is Accountable • Doing what we’re hired to do • Make & keep promises • Practice persistence & patience • Don’t expect others to do what you won’t • Behavior in sync with values • Don’t focus on “what’s in it for me?”

  6. Is Decisive • Find a mentor for advice • Start small • Cost of evaluation vs. cost of risk • Be willing to admit when you’re wrong

  7. Is Public Service Oriented • Why do we do this? • Variety • Challenges • Decision Making • Project/program development • Interaction • Ability to make a difference

  8. Empowers Others • Create environment of support & open communication • Trust- Give permission to fail • encourages risk taking, creativity, initiative • Be clear on limits of authority • Principles of an empowered organization

  9. Empowers Others Principles of an empowered organization • Leadership belongs to all employees • Tools, training & authority made available • Information is power & therefore shared • Culture of support • A continuous process

  10. Is Deliberate • Careful, thorough & aware of risks • A Public Works Professional will: • Listen to the problem • Quickly absorb the data • Calmly make a decision • Analyze Risk 8 Seek Input 8 Act quickly • Decisions fit mission, vision, values

  11. Is a Communicator • Basic elements: Source, Message, Channel & Audience • Source: Prepare with right facts, verbiage and material • Message: Clarity, Simplicity, Details • Channel: Brainstorm questions in advance • Audience: Define the target audience

  12. Shows Respect for Others • Give respect to earn respect • Make it a habit • No one respects a bully • Demonstrate respect through common courtesy: • Undivided attention • Be on time • Remember you are being watched

  13. Is Technically Knowledgeable • The way things work = building, operating and maintaining • Also need: finance, personnel, administration, politics and more • APWA offers wide array of educational opportunities • Need to maintain an attitude of constant learning

  14. Manages Resources • How do you begin? • Mission Statement • Vision Statement • Values of the organization • Goals • Strategies • Accountability (performance indicators)

  15. Manages Resources • Methods • Sharing of resources • Utilizing your employees • Reviewing your methods • Developing a strategic plan • Performance indicators

  16. Is Resilient • Basis for public service is loving what we do. • Some coping mechanisms • Humor • Seeing the “big picture” • Remember the contribution you’re making • Encourage your peers

  17. Delegates • You can’t do it all yourself • Connection to other core competencies • Communication • Accountability • Managing resources • Maintain balance • Delegation is an indication of trust

  18. Maintains Balance • Maintain Perspective • You can’t do everything at once • If you are out of action, you cannot get the job done. • Maintain effectiveness through personal renewal.

  19. Where can you get more information? • Leadership & Management Committee • Baker’s Dozen Articles • APWA Staff • Take the test

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