The 7C Leadership Compass

Tool 4: 7C Leadership skills self-assessment

This assessment grid is organised around the 7Cs of moral leadership. For each skill, you will assess your current level and define your desired level using the following scale:

In a constantly evolving professional world, the World Economic Forum highlights in its Future of Jobs 2025 report that leaders must master a delicate balance between technical skills (hard skills) and human skills (soft skills). Moral leadership, as embodied by the 7C Compass, requires a specific set of capabilities that enable not only effective leadership, but also the creation of lasting positive impact. Skills self-assessment is the first step towards intentional and focused development. This tool enables you to: • Identify your current strengths and areas for development •

Rate your skills on a 1–5 scale: 1 = Beginner | 2 = Developing |

3 = Competent | 4 = Advanced | 5 = Expert. Identify 3–5 priorities to include in your personal development plan.

GUIDELINES: •

Focus on a maximum of three skills Define SMART actions Seek regular feedback Review progress every three months

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Align your skills with the requirements of 7C leadership Create a structured, actionable personal development plan Track your progress over time Prioritise your learning and skills development efforts

INSIGHTS FROM THE WEF FUTURE OF JOBS 2025: •

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Leadership and social influence: +22% in importance AI and Big Data: fastest-growing skill area 44% of skills will need to be updated by 2027 A balanced mix of soft and hard skills is essential for 2025–2030

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