Executive Core Qualifications

So I really have my sights set on getting into an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). It is an extremely competitive process. The cornerstone of the process is the review of what are called Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). There are 5 ECQs:

1. Leading Change
2. Leading People
3. Results Driven
4. Business Acumen
5. Building Coalitions

To win a seat in the CDP you will be judged by the strengths of your written essays on these 5 ECQs. I was lucky to get a spot in a training class developed and presented by Brenda DePuy last week. I got some real nuggets out of that class and I am working hard to strengthen my ECQs for this opportunity.