This excellent list of leadership qualities is taken from the 'Aspiring Architects' webcast series by Mohammad Akif.
- Ask thought-provoking questions that result in actionable technological patterns or solutions
- Actively mentor others
- Provide thought leadership by enabling others to see things from a different of better perspective
- Influence decision makers
- Champion structure, process, best practices and standards
- Promote the capture and reuse of intellectual property
- Effectively build individual partnerships and organizational networks
The valuable qualities below were also mentioned during the series.
- Practice diplomacy, negotiating and compromising
- Manage and clarify expectations