The Leader of the Estonian University of Life Sciences is a Pioneer and Opinion Leader in its field.
He/She creates a vision and collaborates with partners and stakeholders to bring it to life. The Leader fosters a motivating and cooperation-oriented work environment, transforming ambitious goals into tangible results. Open-minded and innovative, he/she inspires its team to seek new solutions.
The Competency Model for Leaders at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
Our university has developed a competency model that serves as both a framework and a tool. Its primary purpose is to enhance leadership quality within the university and support the achievement of strategic future goals. The model promotes better collaboration and a more unified approach across the university. It sets clear expectations for the knowledge and skills required in various leadership positions over the next 3–5 years to ensure effective performance in these roles.
The competency model is a tool for:
• achieving strategic future goals;
• driving change;
• enhancing leadership culture and quality;
• fostering collaboration and a more unified approach;
• aligning various organizational processes.
Sharper of the future
- Develops a vision by involving employees and partners
- Bases the vision on global trends and sector developments
- Defines ambitious goals aligned with the vision in collaboration with employees
- Secures the necessary resources for implementing the vision
- Motivates employees to realise the vision
Achiever of results
- Sets measurable outcomes for goals
- Designs processes to achieve results
- Monitors progress systematically and intervenes when necessary
- Creates a motivating work environment and grants employees operational freedom
- Provides recognition and constructive feedback
- Implements new working methods by leveraging modern technology
- Uses the budget as a management tool
- Adheres to applicable laws in their work
Developer of cooperation
- Treats people with respect and fairness
- Understands and considers the interests of colleagues and partners
- Builds and develops teams with a purpose
- Encourages experimenting with new solutions and learning from mistakes together
- Shares information purposefully and meaningfully
- Proactively seeks opportunities for cross-unit collaboration
Opinion leader
- Expresses itself clearly, correctly, and persuasively in both Estonian and English, in writing and speech
- Shapes messages considering the target audience, purpose, and communication channel
- Acts as a spokesperson, representing its field, the university, and Estonia
- Builds and strengthens networks within the field
- Enhances the university’s reputation
Self-leader
- Is open-minded, innovative, and inspiringly optimistic
- Makes decisions and takes responsibility for decisions
- Manages time effectively and keeps commitments
- Maintains productivity and composure under pressure
- Analyses its actions, seeks feedback, and applies it
- Engages in continuous self-development systematicall
