Leadership theory

Scottish Executive Framework

This framework, devised for the Scottish parliament, identifies seven sets of criteria and, for each, what everyone should do and what managers and leaders should also do. Indicators are also given as to when development needs may be identified.

The specific leadership dimensions of the framework are as follows:

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  Achieving
  
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  Self management
  
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  Analysis and investigation
  
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  Outward focus
  
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  Communication
  
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  Managing others
  
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  Working with others
  

5. Ministry of Defence

The MoD uses a number of competency frameworks related to leadership for annual appraisal, including a revised SCS Competency Framework and Officers Joint Appraisal Report (OJAR).

MoD Senior Civil Service Competency Framework

This is based on the SCS Competency Framework and redefines it as indicated below.

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  Leading and working together: Working together, Providing the lead, Enabling others to give of their best
  
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  Being personally effective: Striving to achieve results, Promoting change and continuous improvement, Communicating and influencing, Solving problems and taking decisions, Taking a wider perspective
  
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  Delivering results: Focussing on customers and service delivery, Developing and delivering effective policies and programmes, Managing work and resources to achieve results, Exploiting information and knowledge