From mid-level managers to CEOs, school superintendent to Speaker of the House, there are those that lead, those that follow, and those that get out of the way, and sometimes all three at the same time. The Principal is focused on leading or managing an organization at some level. They may or may not have a tactical understanding of the processes involved, but have strategic visions which drive the work required. (Which may or may not be a good thing.)
Core Talents
As a Principal, it is less important to know how to do the work, and more important to facilitate getting the work done. Principals have a broad understanding of topics, and a keen ability to work with others, often with the ability to cut through red tape. Some can step in and work directly in the trenches, when needed, but most focus more on the key administrative duties, or removing bureaucratic obstacles for others who are more specialized.
Core Talents
- Area of Influence: <The company, or a relative division of the company.>
- Contact: <Experts within the company, or other people of influence>
- Education
- Etiquette
- Negotiation
- Study: <Industry, Industry Trends, or other related topics.> (Or other Key Talent such as Science for a comptroller.)
Related Talents
Being the boss isn’t just bossing people around, Principals need to be able to dissect information, identify opportunities and weaknesses. As such, the Principals Related Talents focus on applying scrutiny, and assisting others for better results.
Related Talents:
- Cryptography
- Forensics
- Research
- (Speciality based on Study or other Key Talent.)
- Tactics
- Wealth
Depending on Talent selection Principles can range from middle managers who keep things moving in the background, to the kind of leaders that inspire everyone around them to do better. There is nothing that says a Principal needs to get things done with eloquent words alone, a bad boss might add in Intimidation or Wit: Gaslighting to round out their skill set and keep subordinates inline.
Boons
As leaders, a Principal’s Boons reflect their ability to command others, and drive things forward. It should be pointed out that while they may fill the leadership role in the office, dynamics on a battlefield are often quite different. However, not being “in charge” does not detract from a Principal’s ability to inspire.
Related Boons
- Leader
- Rally
- Share Drives
