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Leadership

A family of 11 competencies. Kokoro can combine several of them into an assessment tailored to the role, to build a comparable signal before interviewing.

• Adaptability in leadership

  Measures the ability to adapt and lead in changing contexts. It focuses on the leader capacity to adjust to unexpected situations, foster adaptability in the team, decide nimbly, communicate during change, solve emerging problems and promote innovation. It also looks at resilience and stress management amid constant challenges.

• Coaching ability

  Measures competence in coaching, including the ability to facilitate the development of others with effective techniques. It looks at active listening, empathy, goal setting, feedback, communication and creating a trusting environment.

• Talent development

  Measures competencies and skills in talent development in work environments. It looks at knowledge of designing and implementing programs, identifying talent, managing learning and promoting employee growth. Its aim is to determine aptitude for roles in managing and developing people.

• People management and development

  Measures skills in leadership and people development, looking at the capacity to motivate, support and create a positive work environment.

• Conflict management

  Measures competence to transform and handle conflicts constructively. It looks at skills to resolve workplace conflicts, including effective communication, negotiation and mediation techniques, identifying underlying causes and seeking solutions that benefit everyone. It also examines leadership in conflicts and promoting a collaborative environment.

• Change management

  Measures the ability to lead and manage workplace change processes. It looks at identifying needs for change, developing strategies, effective communication, employee involvement, handling resistance and assessing impact. It offers a comprehensive view of competence in change management, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement against organizational best practices.

• Inspiration and motivation

  Measures the capacity to inspire and motivate in a work environment. It looks at skills to convey an inspiring vision, generate enthusiasm, communicate persuasively, set achievable goals, foster creativity and innovation, and maintain a motivating work environment. It also considers effective recognition and reward.

• Emotional intelligence

  Measures the ability to recognize, understand and manage one own emotions and to positively influence others, especially in situations of change.

• Leadership

  Measures the capacity to direct, influence and coordinate teams toward objectives, including skills such as decision-making and conflict management.

• Transformational leadership

  Measures the ability to inspire and motivate the team, prioritizing the collective interest and raising performance. It looks at strategic vision, encouraging change, trust and fostering creativity and innovation.

• Decision-making

  Measures the ability to analyze information, assess risks and choose the best option. Hypothetical scenarios with data and options are presented.