For Aspiring and Experienced leaders
For individuals interested in embarking on a leadership career, the journey begins with gaining valuable experience across our diverse career paths. Whether you’re a Scientist, Engineer, Finance professional, or part of our commercial team, you’ll have the opportunity to set the stage for a rewarding leadership path starting as Team Leader/Supervisor.
We feel that it’s important that aspiring leaders focus on developing a strong foundation in their field, building relationships, and demonstrating their ability to manage projects and teams effectively. As they progress, they may take on more strategic responsibilities, such as setting organizational goals, driving innovation, and leading change initiatives.
Leadership Career Progression Ladder
For current leaders, continuous learning and development are crucial to stay effective and relevant in their roles. This can involve seeking mentorship, attending leadership training programs, and staying updated on industry trends. How do you envision your own leadership journey?
Being a team lead or supervisor is considered an introduction to management. They have the responsibility of ensuring organizational effectiveness, providing guidance to company’s operations groups by troubleshooting, scheduling, securing resources, and more.
Managers are responsible for efficiently planning and prioritizing tasks, developing team members’ skills for current and future roles, building trust through confident interactions, and effectively managing conflicts to reduce tension and foster a collaborative environment.
In this role, directors are responsible for achieving long-term goals by identifying key issues, guiding organizational resources, fostering strategic relationships, motivating employees with clear objectives and feedback, and ensuring collaborative efforts align with business objectives.
A VP is responsible for leading with a values-based vision, providing guidance and mentorship, conceptualizing complex information, influencing others effectively, and strategically planning for the organization’s long-term future.
Imagine the Possibilities
Key Competencies
These are the key competencies necessary to be successful and to move up this career ladder.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence by recognizing, understanding, and managing one’s own emotions while effectively navigating interpersonal dynamics. Builds trust, communicates with empathy, and fosters positive relationships.
COMMUNICATION
Clearly and concisely conveys information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Listens and responds appropriately to others.
DECISION-MAKING
Exhibits sound judgement and critical thinking in evaluating options and making timely, effective decisions. Balances data-driven insights with practical considerations, assessing risks and potential impacts. Takes ownership of outcomes and adapts decisions.
STRATEGIC THINKING
Thinks proactively and long-term, aligning actions with organizational goals and anticipating future trends or challenges. Identifies opportunities for growth and innovation, connects dots across complex information, and contributes to high-level planning and decision making.
ADAPTABILITY
Responds effectively to changing priorities, environments, and demands with a positive and flexible mindset. Embraces new ideas, adjusts strategies as needed, and remains productive under pressure. Demonstrates resilience and openness in navigating uncertainty and driving progress.
INTEGRITY
Consistently demonstrate honesty, accountability, and ethical behavior in all actions and decisions. Upholds company values, maintains confidentiality, and build trust through transparency and dependability. Acts with fairness and takes responsibility.
TEAM BUILDING
Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment by encouraging open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals. Recognizes individual strengths, promotes cohesion, and motivates others to contribute their best. Builds trust and a sense of belonging to drive team success.