Leadership examples
Grade-specific examples of Leadership behaviour statements. Every example is word-count accurate, includes a STAR breakdown, and shows why it scores well.
Featured example
Below is our best example for Leadership. Browse by grade to see how the behaviour is expressed at different levels.
[S] A new starter joined our team during a period when our usual training mentor was on long-term leave. The new starter was struggling to grasp our case management system and their confidence was dropping.
[T] I needed to ensure the new starter received adequate training and support without delaying our team's ongoing workload.
[A] I volunteered to take on the mentoring role and created a two-week training plan based on the existing mentor's notes. I scheduled daily 15-minute check-ins, adapted my teaching style when I noticed the new starter learned better from visual examples, and paired them with a buddy for peer support. I also adjusted my own schedule to handle some of their simpler tasks while they built competence, and kept my manager informed of progress weekly.
[R] The new starter was handling cases independently within three weeks — one week ahead of the usual timeline. They later told my manager that the structured support made them feel valued. Our team's case backlog did not increase during the transition period.
- Shows proactive ownership of a problem (volunteering, creating a plan) rather than waiting to be asked.
- Demonstrates adaptability (changing teaching style based on observation).
- Balances support for the individual with protection of team performance.
- Includes a clear, measurable result (independent within three weeks, no backlog increase).
Plagiarism note: This example is for inspiration only. Adapt it to your own experience. Assessors can spot generic or copied statements.
Examples by grade
Click your grade to see a tailored example. Each grade requires a different level of complexity and evidence.
Focus: Following procedures, supporting team goals, showing awareness of wider context.
250 words
EOFocus: Initiative within role, understanding how work supports the team.
250 words
HEOFocus: Broader awareness, stakeholder engagement, proactive problem-solving.
250 words
SEOFocus: Strategic thinking, cross-team influence, managing wider priorities.
250–500 words
Grade 7Focus: Senior-level strategic oversight, policy awareness, organisational impact.
500 words
Grade 6Focus: Director-level strategic leadership, cross-departmental influence, systemic change.
500–750 words
Scenario-based examples
Sometimes it helps to see examples organised by the type of situation. Browse these common scenarios to find one that matches your experience.
Team conflict
Resolving disagreements or tension between colleagues.
Tight deadline
Delivering quality work when time is short.
Process improvement
Making a system or workflow work better.
Customer complaint
Handling a difficult customer situation well.
New system
Adapting to or implementing a new way of working.
Cost saving
Reducing costs without reducing quality.