Most strategists should excel at:

• Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Any mentor is expected to perform well at:

• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Convincing others to accept and idea or to otherwise change their minds or actions in accordance to the companies objectives.
• Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

• Implementing or overseeing environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
• Reviewing financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data for measuring productivity or goal achievement, or for identifying areas needing cost reduction or programs improvement.
• Directing administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Preparing staff working schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Monitoring suppliers for ensuring that they are providing the needed goods or services efficiently, effectively and within budgetary limits.
• Directing or coordinating financial or budgetary activities for funding operations, maximizing investments, or increasing efficiency.
• Establishing or implementing departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
• Performing personnel functions such as selection, training, or evaluation.