What is the job of a successful leader?

Structure Work

• Evaluates which major/minor academic programs achieve NMU’s vision & direction
• Champions the improvement of work processes to be meaningful & effective
• Structures NMU to deliver services most efficiently & effectively
   

Manage Talent

• Finds, hires, & promotes talent
• Maintains a track record of supporting & growing others

Inspire Performance

• Drives goals and outcomes through the organization
• Faces up to tough decisions
• Fosters a productive work environment across campus

Build Teams

• Creates teams whose members share a clear purpose
• Integrates new team members and maintains a healthy team dynamic
• Represents the organization/group with key stakeholders

Use & Share Information

• Presents concepts with audience & purpose in mind
• Addresses issues directly & truthfully
• Builds on input from others.  Uses technology and media effectively
• Incorporates financial, customer, and quality information into decision-making

Facilitate Change

• Drives positive change through the organization
• Enlists others in support of tomorrow’s vision
• Embeds change through sustainable practices