Paul Quirk’s concept of

Strategic Competence

Grasp of Policy Processes

Values organized, thoughtful

process

Aware of common failings

Makes Informed, Well Advised

Decisions—

Demands good staff work

Willing to delegate

Recognizes Importance of

Policy Advocacy

To public, groups, Congress

Fred Greenstein’s discussion of

Essential Qualities

Public Communication

Organizational Capacity

Political Skill

Policy Vision

Cognitive Style

Emotional Intelligence

Comparing Presidents and

Candidates using these concepts

Warren Christopher asked—

What type of person….?

What qualities…..?

Keep in mind-

Ambition, comfort with power, access to money, experience,

education, profession, age, health, family, gender, reputation, past

behavior.

Remember the psychological

presidency

What (who) makes short list?

What is disqualifying?