Competency: Clarity

Assessments Measuring Clarity:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

Definition: Is clear in written documents, public speaking, instructions, and performance evaluations. Able to express ideas effectively.

Clarity in Goals

Avoids stating unclear or conflicting goals.
Makes sure employees understand why they were given certain assignments.
Maintains clarity in goals and objectives.
Clarifies problems and their causes to help employees correct them.
Is clear about goals that need to be achieved.
Makes sure goals and objectives are clearly and thoroughly explained and understood.
Clearly defines work objectives for employees.

Clarity in Communications

Clearly explains responsibilities to individuals.
Avoids creating ambiguity or mixed messages.
Communicates with clarity and efficiency.
Communicates ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing.
Communicates ideas and facts clearly and effectively.
Avoids creating confusion or mixed messages.

Detail Oriented

Seeks to reduce ambiguity in messaging and documents.
Attends to the important details of a job or task.
Checks details thoroughly.
Maintains logs.

Flexibility

Adjusts communication methods to the needs of the audience.

Roles

Writes clear job descriptions for positions in the organization.
Is clear about the roles and duties of team members.

Vision

Clearly explains the vision and goals of the company.
Provides a clear vision for the future.

Grammar and Tense

Uses appropriate grammar and tense in communications.