Government & Public Sector
Government Leadership skills assessment
Public sector leaders manage people and resources in the public interest. This scorecard covers strategic leadership, people management, accountability, integrity and stakeholder relationships.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 Government Leadership skills you can score
These are the default Government Leadership skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every officer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Strategic Leadership
Sets direction aligned with government priorities.
People Leadership and Development
Leads, coaches and develops staff and builds capability.
Accountability and Performance Management
Sets expectations and reports results.
Public Sector Values and Ethics
Models public service values and makes ethical decisions.
Stakeholder and Minister Relations
Manages relationships across government.
Resource and Budget Stewardship
Manages public money and resources responsibly.
Change Leadership
Leads teams through change and reform.
Communication and Influence
Communicates persuasively with staff, ministers and the public.
Risk and Crisis Leadership
Leads in a crisis and manages risk at a strategic level.
Diversity and Inclusion
Builds a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Collaboration Across Government
Works across agencies and levels of government.
Decision Making
Makes timely, well-founded decisions and explains them.
Levels included with Government Leadership
Government Leadership starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for government & public sector, so officers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Team Leader
- Manager
- Senior Manager
- Director
- Executive
How Government Leadership works in SkillScorer
Score
Each officer in a branch is scored on the Government Leadership skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank officers, compare two side by side, or compare your branches against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Government Leadership skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's branch.
Government Leadership scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Government Leadership scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Government Leadership scorecard covers 12 skills: Strategic Leadership, People Leadership and Development, Accountability and Performance Management, Public Sector Values and Ethics, Stakeholder and Minister Relations, Resource and Budget Stewardship, Change Leadership, Communication and Influence, Risk and Crisis Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration Across Government and Decision Making. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are officers scored in Government Leadership?
Every officer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one branch and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Government Leadership?
Government Leadership starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Team Leader, Manager, Senior Manager, Director and Executive. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Government Leadership skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In government & public sector the app talks about officers, branches and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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