Leading the Robertson Way is underpinned by our five principles and describes typical behaviours that constitute effective leadership. It supports personal reflection on your own behaviours, individual Performance Development Reviews (PDRs), Personal Development Plans (PDPs), succession and individual career planning.
Talk to your People Leader about how you can use Leading the Robertson Way to support your personal and career development. We recommend you follow the four steps below:
Consider each statement and choose the competence level that most accurately reflects what’s expected of you in your current role. When a statement refers to customers, they may be internal or external.
Focus on having an honest conversation to agree your current level of behaviour and the behaviours essential to your role. Keep in mind the statements are not prescriptive and this isn’t a ‘tick box list’. Most people choose around 6-8 behaviours essential to their role – it’s up to you, in partnership with your People Leader, to decide which ones.
To reach the next level – for example, you currently evidence Developing Leader behaviours and want to progress to Accomplished Leader level – work with your people leader to develop a PDP around your skills and knowledge gaps. Refer to the ‘Develop your leadership behaviours‘ pages to help with your PDP planning.
Meet with your people leader monthly to discuss and adjust behaviours as needed. Ask your people leader, colleagues and clients for feedback on your behaviours and record these as evidence to support your 1-2-1s and Performance Development Review. Remember this isn’t about isolated instances but observable behaviours and day-to-day performance.
If you need support exploring how to develop your behaviours you can find ideas for development activities in the ‘develop‘ tab, or linked from each leadership behaviour. You may wish to incorporate these into your Personal Development Plan (PDP) and record your progress.
In the ‘downloads‘ section of the website you will find tools and guidance to help you self-assess your strengths and gather feedback. With insight you can adjust behaviours and develop those skills which will help you excel in your role.
