Leadership Cluster

There are three behavioral competencies in the Leadership cluster: Leadership & Navigation; Ethical Practice; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. These competencies describe the behaviors, attributes and underlying knowledge necessary for HR professionals to effectively lead and support an HR team while promoting integrity, accountability, inclusion and the organization’s core values. Key components of Leadership behavioral competencies include: setting and implementing a vision and direction for the HR function; managing or leading organizational initiatives; influencing and supporting other organizational members and leaders; driving an ethical organizational environment; behaving in an ethical manner that promotes high standards of integrity and the organization’s values; cultivating and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that supports organizational performance; and ensuring equity effectiveness.

Leadership & Navigation

Leadership & Navigation Leadership & Navigation is defined as the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics (KSAOs) needed to create a compelling vision and mission for HR that aligns with the strategic direction and culture of the organization, accomplish HR and organizational goals, lead and promote organizational change, navigate the organization, and manage the implementation and execution of HR initiatives.

Ethical Practice

Ethical Practice Ethical Practice is defined as the KSAOs needed to maintain high levels of personal and professional integrity, and to act as an ethical agent who promotes core values, integrity and accountability throughout the organization.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is defined as the KSAOs needed to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and use their unique backgrounds and characteristics to contribute fully to the organization’s success.

Featured speakers


Agnes Torres, PCC
Lcdo. Alfredo Hopgood
Edgar Quiñones
Edna Guzmán, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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