Building Stronger Leaders

How the KSA Model Strengthens the Resilient Leaders Program

While ADDIE gives us the structure, the KSA model helps us define what leaders need to be successful.
KSA stands for Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities three distinct elements critical for leadership growth and performance.

The KSA model was originally developed to help organizations create clear job descriptions and set performance expectations. Over time, it became a foundational tool for designing training programs that intentionally build not just information, but real-world capabilities.

In the Resilient Leaders Program, we weave KSA principles into every module, coaching session, and leadership challenge, ensuring development is not just theoretical but action-oriented.

Breaking Down KSA and How It Applies

KSA in Coaching: A Core Element of the Resilient Leaders Program

Coaching inside the Resilient Leaders Program is designed around the KSA model.
During one-on-one and group coaching, participants work with their coach to:

• Strengthen knowledge by connecting concepts to their leadership realities.

• Hone skills by practicing real-time applications.

• Build abilities by developing personal leadership strategies that are adaptable and sustainable.

Every coaching session ties back to helping participants identify gaps in their KSAs and create targeted growth plans.

KSA Statements in Action: Examples Across Career Stages

By framing leadership development through the KSA lens, the Resilient Leaders Program ensures participants grow in ways that match the demands of their current—and future—roles.