Congratulations, you are considering a paid or volunteer Leadership Position. Or, a movement to a Supervisory or Management role at work. Every Leadership move has its pros and cons. As a leader, you have strengths and weaknesses. Every step, either positive or negative has an influence. Leadership is never neutral. Your goal, the correct decision, is only achieved with a plan. These nine questions will guide you toward making the right decision, ensuring the role is right for you. Ask the questions, then share them with your family and mentors that you trust. The right decision, the career change is waiting for you.
- Are there unresolved conflicts, still bubbling, that this position will be responsible for?
- Do the Ethical standards of the new role, align with your personal ethical values?
- Are you clear about the legal requirements and responsibilities of this role?
- Are you comfortable with the Statement of Faith, Policy and Procedures and are you able to work within the organizational culture?
- Do you understand the Vision, Mission and Values of the organization and are you clear about the strategy and how it will impact your new role?
- Have you reviewed an agenda, a planning document or Board Minutes over the past 12 months and are you satisfied that the right items are discussed and covered by the Board you are being asked to be responsible for?
- Who should you talk to who could give you additional input on what this job may entail?
- Have you talked to key advisors and where appropriate, key shareholders?
- What does your Heavenly Father, Spouse and family think of this new opportunity/?
Leadership is knowing that this role will be a compatible job for you within your future career plans.
Yours in Service,
Laurie D. Kennedy
Leadership Coach
Jethro Group