At Woodward, we are dedicated to fostering leadership excellence by equipping our leaders with the resources, knowledge, and support they need to succeed. Our Purpose and Values are at the heart of how we lead. With clear expectations and a comprehensive development framework, leaders are empowered to lead confidently, motivate others, and drive outstanding outcomes.
Leadership Expectations
Go and See
Leaders show up where the work happens, listen deeply, and engage directly to understand and support their teams.
Coach and Mentor
Leaders grow others by building trust, offering feedback, and empowering people to reach their full potential.
Continuously Improve
Leaders relentlessly pursue better ways of working by learning, adapting, and driving meaningful, measurable progress.
Skills that Drive Successful Execution of Expectations
Adaptability
This leader adjusts quickly to changing conditions, remaining open to new information and shifting priorities to support team success.
Customer Focus
This leader actively seeks to understand customer needs and pain points, using insights to shape decisions and improve outcomes.
Learning Agility
This leader demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset, applying lessons from diverse experiences to new and evolving challenges.
Coaching
This leader adjusts quickly to changing conditions, remaining open to new information and shifting priorities to support team success.
Collaboration
This leader fosters a culture of inclusion and teamwork, leveraging diverse perspectives to co-create solutions and drive results.
Communication
This leader communicates with clarity and purpose providing inspiration and building trust through transparency.
Problem Solving
This leader uses structured thinking and data to identify root causes, generate options, and implement sustainable solutions.
Disciplined Execution
This leader translates strategy into action, setting clear priorities and following through to deliver measurable results at a purposeful pace.
Strategic Thinking
This leader anticipates future trends and challenges, aligning resources and efforts to position the organization for long-term success by driving breakthroughs with leadership courage.