CARL – The Competency Assessment for Responsible Leadership
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Understanding the Compatency Assessment of Responsible Leadership
The Five CARL Competency Dimensions
Ethics & Values
Demonstrating ethical leadership involves critically questioning and adapting values while consistently acting in alignment with them. Acting as a role model by making decisions that are grounded in fairness and integrity, balancing personal values with societal responsibilities. This visible commitment to a common good inspires trust and accountability, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior in achieving sustainable outcomes.
Change & Innovation
Driving sustainable change and innovation results in meaningful solutions that effectively address societal challenges. This relies on an ability to question the status quo and to translate creative ideas into actionable solutions. The ability to challenge norms and to implement steps toward a sustainable transformation includes proactive and visionary approaches.
Self-Awareness
Exemplifying self-awareness in leadership is about the ability to adapt one’s communication style to different contexts and openly reflecting on one’s behavior. The ability to share learnings in one’s personal growth journey and visibly engaging in reflective practices connected to a continuous improvement commitment fosters credibility and can lead to building stronger connections with others.
Systems Thinking
Navigating complexity by seeing the broader picture and understanding the interdependencies within systems lead to the ability to resolve sustainability challenges by estimating the consequences of decisions. It includes the recognition and appreciation for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and an ability to embrace ambiguity while integrating diverse perspectives.
Stakeholder Relations
Fostering meaningful stakeholder relations requires actively initiating and moderating dialogue to address diverse interests while striving for consensus. By respecting varied perspectives and recognizing the value of diversity, leaders build trust and establish long-term relationships. These skills are complemented by an ability to integrate legitimate stakeholder groups and turn conflicts into opportunities for creativity, ensuring collaborative outcomes that benefit all parties.
Plus the three Action Domains of
Knowing (Knowledge)
Doing (Skills)
Being (Attitudes)
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