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Organizational, Strategic & Executive Leadership

Charles H. Polk School of Leadership and Professional Development

Leadership Competencies at MSU

About the Competencies
Leading Self with Character
Leading Others and Connecting through Communication
Leading for Results with Resource Acumen
Leading in a Climate of Change
Leading across Boundaries and Building Coalitions

 

Leading for Results with Resource Acumen

Leaders shape the environment of the enterprise through design and stewardship of the organization’s resources. Leaders create a culture and environment in which members achieve meaningful results.

  • Operates with a systems perspective – Recognizes the interrelationship of elements in a system; identifies leverage points for effective intervention; makes decisions with consideration of near and distant impact on a system.
  • Designs dynamic systems – Organizes systems to promote quality; shapes structures and systems to support productive organizational dynamics; creates systems, structures, and environments that add value.
  • Achieves results – Utilizes technical skills and knowledge management to raise collective competence; establishes mechanisms for sharing tacit and explicit knowledge across an organization; creates focus and discipline to meet competing demands; charts a course for reaching goals; persists in the face of obstacles or adversity; creates a culture of accountability.
  • Capitalizes on use of resources – Deploys technological resources for improved efficiencies as well as new opportunities; invests in the value of human capital; employs financial resources to strengthen an organization’s future potential.
  • Serves stakeholders – Identifies and balances organizational activities to address stakeholders’ interests; works effectively with governing bodies to obtain support and resources for achieving organizational purpose.
  • Focuses on customers – Builds relationships with customers to understand and address their interests; creates organizations that develop customer loyalty.
 

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Key Features

  • Flexible Learning Format with convenient, accessible scheduling through online or classroom adult-oriented learning environments.
  • Accelerated Degree Program
    Ability to complete program OL major of 48 credit hours in 18 months.
  • Credit for Prior Learning and Training
    Recognition of previous education and work experience.
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  • Regional Accreditation
    The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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  • Affordable Tuition
    Full-time financial aid availability and reasonable costs.
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  • Faculty
    Academic credentials and real-world experience.
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  • Cohort Classes
    Complete the program major with the same group of peers from start to finish.
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