TABLE 2.

Fundamental Leadership and Management Skills Prioritized by Leadership Development Academy Curriculum

SkillFocus Skills
Effective communication1. Written communication
2. Public speaking
Problem-solving3. Innovation and creativity
4. Analytical reasoning and critical thinking
Team management5. Work planning and budgeting
6. Influencing and negotiation
7. Staff performance management
8. Conflict management
9. Team work
10. Coaching and feedback
11. Time management strategies
12. Vision and strategic thinkinga
Stakeholder management13. Stakeholder management
14. Meeting and workshop management
Programmatic15. Monitoring and evaluation
16. Introduction to research
17. Continuous learning and personal development
Core ethics18. Institutional and personal ethics
  • a Excluded in cohort 2 based on feedback.

  • Source: Solina Centre for International Development and Research.