Essential competencies include: Interpersonal Savvy, Drive for Results, Directing, Leading, Problem Solving, Time Management, Organizational Agility, Ethics and Values, Motivating and Delegating, Conflict Management, Written and Verbal Communication, Developing Self and Others, Listening, Peer Relationships, Approachability, Comfort with Higher Management, Managerial Courage, Business Acumen, Decision Quality, Decision Timeliness, Informing, Creativity, and Building Effective Teams. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.