Six Traits You Need to Become The Next President of Algonquin College

Posted on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

As the search for the Algonquin College president continues, it’s worth asking the question: What does it take to be President of a large institution like Algonquin College? Turns out, the answer is quite specific according to Boyden Global Executive Search.

Boyden prides itself on excellent interviewers and interviewing skills, and takes great care to avoid common mistakes, largely by knowing exactly what is required of their candidate. In this case, Boyden is looking for six specific leadership characteristics in the next President of Algonquin College:

  1. Integrity. This includes the ability to be honest and straightforward, as well as a vested concern in the candidate’s own reputation and that of their organization.
  2. A great problem solver. Good judgment and the ability to analyze problems efficiently and effectively are essential. Skills in budgeting, policy decisions, and the candidate’s ability to stay on a career path are all taken into consideration.
  3. Communication skills. This includes the candidate’s ability to listen and extract information, and express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. Dialogue, listening, presentation, and intercultural skills all fall under this important communication umbrella.
  4. The ability to motivate others, self-start, and deal with stress. A candidate’s initiative, drive, reaction to pressure, and commitment to excellence are carefully monitored.
  5. Good interpersonal skills. Boyden looks at the candidate’s ability to support others, and consider the thoughts and feelings of those around them.
  6. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Boyden is looking for a president with superb execution skills. A candidate’s ability to plan and organize, delegate responsibly and effectively, and deliver results will often make-or-break a decision.

Boyden certainly has a big job ahead of them! However, with their focused, professional interviewing process, we have no doubt that they will help us find the best possible candidate who possesses all six of these essential leadership qualifications.


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