5.4.B ERMUSR 05-12-2020HRExpertiseBP
Qualities in the New CEO:from the Elk River Commission
Ability to understand the technical and business elements of leading an electric
and water utility.
Ability to articulate concepts well (exceptional communication skills)
Ability to develop leaders andstrives forcontinuous learning(selfand others)
CEO that drives forward the organization and the Commission
Ability to provide vision as Utilityenters into a new era of growth andchange
Demonstrated Ethics/Integrity/Honesty
Exceptional business acumen: Results oriented with a strategic focus
Strong ability to influence and persuade
Ability to problem solve: identify and find strategic alternatives with the ability to
motivate the organization to act upon alternative solutions that fall outside of the
status quo.
Ability to be the voice of Utilityand to effectively engage the community,
customersand employees
Ability to effectively implement strategic change
Strategic change agent with the ability to create and lead change
Dynamic and innovative
Exceptional negotiation skills
Politically astute
Updated 5-11-2020