Updated forth edition of the 1996 title (see ISBN 0965571203 for further information)
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
FYI presents a comprehensive list and description of competencies needed for leadership, according to the Lominger Group. This model may differ in some respects from the one used by your organization, but it won't be far off.
The competencies in this book are organized into six factors: Strategic Skills, Operating Skills, Courage, Energy & Drive, Organizational Positioning Skills, and Personal & Interpersonal Skills. The authors add the two negative factors Trouble With People and Trouble With Results. Nested within these factors are clusters and individual competencies. One might quibble with the details, but this map covers the terrain.
Readers are skillfully guided through this territory. The initial chapters provide solid advice for deciding which competencies to develop, recognizing that sometimes it is more useful to compensate for a weakness with other strengths and that it is possible to unproductively overuse one's strengths. The authors' willingness to deal seriously with negative issues such as overapplication of strong competencies and barriers to success is valuable--and often lacking in competency publications.
Individual competency chapters have a predictable and useful structure. Each chapter begins by locating the competency within its factor and cluster and "inspires" the reader with an appropriate quote. The reader encounters concise lists of the behavioral indicators of unskilled performance, skilled performance and overuse of this competency. These lists cross-reference other competencies that can either substitute for unskilled peformance or compensate for overuse. Then, following a list of some causes underlying poor performance, comes an extended discussion of several strategies for developing the competency and sources for further reading.
You can find the best competency chapter for your needs in under two minutes. This competency chapter can then be read and understood in under 10 minutes. Developing the competency will take longer, of course. But this book helps the reader diagnose and begin remediation with some confidence that the right disease is being treated--and treated effectively.
This book is worth having--and using.
The competencies in this book are organized into six factors: Strategic Skills, Operating Skills, Courage, Energy & Drive, Organizational Positioning Skills, and Personal & Interpersonal Skills. The authors add the two negative factors Trouble With People and Trouble With Results. Nested within these factors are clusters and individual competencies. One might quibble with the details, but this map covers the terrain.
Readers are skillfully guided through this territory. The initial chapters provide solid advice for deciding which competencies to develop, recognizing that sometimes it is more useful to compensate for a weakness with other strengths and that it is possible to unproductively overuse one's strengths. The authors' willingness to deal seriously with negative issues such as overapplication of strong competencies and barriers to success is valuable--and often lacking in competency publications.
Individual competency chapters have a predictable and useful structure. Each chapter begins by locating the competency within its factor and cluster and "inspires" the reader with an appropriate quote. The reader encounters concise lists of the behavioral indicators of unskilled performance, skilled performance and overuse of this competency. These lists cross-reference other competencies that can either substitute for unskilled peformance or compensate for overuse. Then, following a list of some causes underlying poor performance, comes an extended discussion of several strategies for developing the competency and sources for further reading.
You can find the best competency chapter for your needs in under two minutes. This competency chapter can then be read and understood in under 10 minutes. Developing the competency will take longer, of course. But this book helps the reader diagnose and begin remediation with some confidence that the right disease is being treated--and treated effectively.
This book is worth having--and using.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By PMO Manager
Format:Paperback
A very good overall guide for self discovery, and a great tool for coaching and developing others - a great leadership resource. This touches at a high level a lot of behavior and development topics, but does not get into the details. If you're looking for a book that dives deep into a specific behaviorial area, this is not the book for you. But what it gives is 3-4 pages on a behavior or skill, hitting it fast and hard, with guides and advise on development (covers overuse of a skill, as well as adressing gaps in a skill). It links topics/bahaviors to each other which is very helpful, and the book even leaves space in its categorizing/numbering for future skills and behaviors that may come in future editions. I've purchased this book for all the managers on my team.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lominger really does have the best leadership development system out there. I would never consider using anything else.
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The development bible to self and team development
Most leaders will today recognize the need to develop oneself and your team. You may able to identify individual weaknesses, but how do you systematically identify your strengths,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. D. Joergensen
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It's the new bible for self help
Everything in this book is helpful if you use it as a reference book for everyday personal improvement. be carful that you do not use it to manipulate rather than improve.
Published 2 months ago by Tragic
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FYI: For your Improvement
I was required to buy this for a class.
I didn't profit much from it and would not have purchased it on my own.
I didn't profit much from it and would not have purchased it on my own.
Published 3 months ago by Barb
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Must Have Field Guide
This book is a great resource on helping identify behaviors in a wide variety of competencies. With contributions by many of the great leadership experts of our time, this book... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tim Behling
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This is the book Apple tortures its employees with
I bought this in order to grovel at Apple's feet. Save yourself the trouble. This book is punishment. So bad
Published 3 months ago by Amelia Hall
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very good
This book is used at my work so I decided to pick one up. The book I got is in great condition and came as described.
Published 3 months ago by Alex
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Great book
I have an earlier version and decided to upgrade my library with what I consider an essential book for leadership development.
Published 4 months ago by CC to City
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Great tool for self improvement!
We use this for work and it's a wonderful tool! I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking to improve their strengths and neutralize their weaknesses.
Published 5 months ago by MCfromNC
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Must Have in Your Toolbox!!!!
One of the most influencial tools in my 21 year career as a people manager...the price may initially make you hesitant but the return on investment you get from effectively... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lorie D
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Great Referance
Great text book for executive coaches. I've always subscribed to the 'continuum' theory and here it is in black and white.
Published 10 months ago by AMS
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