Table 2:

Surgical leadership competency describes which competencies are required by a surgeon and how these are being taught by the teacher.

Surgeon leadership competency
I	Maintaining standards – safety and quality of the procedure
II	Making decisions – choosing a solution to a problem
III	Managing resources – assigning resources depending on the situation
IV	Directing – giving clear instructions and stating expectations
V	Training – instructing and coaching team members according to the goals of the task
VI	Supporting others – offering assistance where appropriate
VII	Communicating – speaking appropriately for the situation
VIII	Coping with presssure – showing flexibility and changing in plans if necessary