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Competency: Bias for Action

• Completes work on time
• Is concerned about getting things done on time and within budget

• Conveys a sense of urgency about addressing problems and opportunities
• Identifies ways to simplify work processes and reduce cycle times
• Works quickly when faced with difficult problems.
• Responds to adversity with action.
• Quickly responds to problems and issues.
• Responds quickly to tough "people issues" when dealing with internal or external customers.

• Encourages risk taking and experimentation to improve performance
• Works across organizational lines and boundaries to attain goals.
• Is very proactive and takes on many responsibilities not directly assigned.
• Exhibits personal ambition and drive.
• Sets priorities for his/her action and initiates timely action

• Displays high energy and enthusiasm on consistent basis.
• Positively motivates others to achieve or exceed goals
• Drive and mobilizes others progress toward goals.

• Takes calculated risks.
• Effectively makes decisions
• Is not afraid to take corrective action when necessary.
• Makes effective decisions, even when under pressure
• Takes decisive action to address problems, following up with relevant team members and coaching them on how to improve.
• Takes decisive actions.

• Coach others to foster an environment which can adapt quickly and willingly to rapid change.
• Motivates others to achieve or exceed goals
• Projects a "can-do" attitude when interfacing with peers, subordinates and customers(especially during difficult and challenging times).
• Positively motivates & supports others to gain skills
• Is motivated to accomplish goals.
• Driven to get things done.

• Seeks and utilizes opportunities for continuous learning and self-development.
• Supports others to gain skills

• Converts the strategic plan into action
• Works to complete department and team goals.
• Works to achieve department goals.

• Completes a large volume of work.
• Completes a high amount of work.
• Always looking for more work to do.
• Is someone who wants to do more work.