2.5. Profile
“Profile” refers to a structure or outline that is distinctive and recognizable. “Competency profile” as
used in this study refers to the structured representation of distinctive features [70], in this case,
competencies of successful innovation leaders.
While acknowledging that behavior is a key element in competency, this study was not limited to
behaviors. Commercially available behavior profile instruments, such as the DISC® Behaviour Profile
and the Language and Behaviour Profile (LAB Profile) work of the Neuro-Linguistic Programming
(NLP) fraternity, were excluded from the current study because of limited access and proprietary
conditions. Both these profiles may have linkages to the outcomes of this study and further research may
be conducted in future to investigate interfacing areas.