Competency: Bias for Action

Personal Skills

Communication
Flexibility
Adaptability
Accountability
Action
Bias for Action
Integrity
Self Management
Passion To Learn
Continual Learning
Continual Improvement
Professional Development
Feedback
Punctuality
Attitude
Cultural Awareness
Emotional Intelligence

On Time

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

Acts Quickly

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

Ambitious

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

High Level of Energy

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

Makes Decisions

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 calculated risks.
Takes decisive actions.

Motivation

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

Self Development

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

Business Plans

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

Workload

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