LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Characteristics, Qualities and Expectations of an Executive V.P.
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The following guidelines outline the “minimum attributes” an individual in an executive vice presidential role should be capable of exhibiting. Because the five cited areas all have such a profound impact on organizational success, they should be used to evaluate the organizations current executive staff… and when selecting individuals for future executive positions. Building and maintaining a solid executive staff, is a “very key strategy” toward attaining organizational sustainability and growth. Each executive vice president should be looked at and evaluated as a possible candidate to move into the role of CEO. In other words, do they have what it takes to be a CEO candidate? If the answer is yes, the organization has a strong executive vice president team.
1. Scope of Responsibilities:
An executive vice president has the responsibility to…
• Oversee a major business unit or department within the organization
• Establish corporate and cross-organizational guidelines and practices
• Focus on conceptual, strategic, and overall corporate objectives
• Have the primary accountability along with the CEO to execute corporate strategy
2. Mentor-ship and Leadership:
An executive vice president has the responsibility to…
• Serve as “the” leadership example for others
• Develop leadership capabilities in others
• Influence the morale and motivation of all employees within the organization
• Mentor, coach, direct and develop all employees company-wide toward understanding the corporate strategies, objectives and culture
3. Professional Behavior:
An executive vice president has the responsibility to…
• Keep current on business and leadership concepts that focus on the development of people and performance
• Support and encourage effective innovation among subordinates and encouraging them to challenge status quo thinking
• Ensure that all subordinate staff is committed to personal and professional development
• Groom others to assume roles of increased responsibility and leadership
• Develop leadership succession plans
• Seek external opportunities for continuous learning
• Seek and accept feedback for self-improvement
• Actively participates in professional organizations
• Serve as the guardian of the corporate culture
4. Knowledge and Skills:
An executive vice president has the responsibility to…
• Have in-depth knowledge of business methods including; best practices, financial requirements and assessments, profitability ratios and developing and selling techniques
• Stay current with industry issues/concerns in the markets the organization serves
• Have a solid understanding of the theories and practices relative to the work accomplished by the organization
• Clearly know, and communicate, company objectives to all levels within the organization
5. Impact on Organizational Success:
An executive vice president has the responsibility to…
• Act as the primary internal consultant to all levels of the organization to set priorities and determine methods
• Ultimately be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects
• Maintain/contain costs and ensure revenues
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain the desired organizational image
• Ensure the talent pool is made up of the best people available
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