Which competency supports the professional and personal growth of subordinates?

• A. Stewards the profession
• B. Develops others
• C. Communicates
• D. Leading

Answer: (A)

Developing others is the competency that directly targets the growth of subordinates through mentoring, coaching, feedback, and providing opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities. By actively fostering their skills, knowledge, and confidence, this approach supports both professional advancement and personal development for each team member. The other competencies matter for leadership in different ways—stewards the profession focuses on ethics and standards, communications ensures clear information exchange, and leading guides the team—but they don’t explicitly center on the ongoing, individualized development of subordinates in the way developing others does.