Competency: Strategic Insight

Organizational Skills

Business Acumen
Strategic Focus
Strategic Insight
Entrepreneurship
Company
Organizational Fluency
Fiscal Management
Planning
Vision
Global Perspective

Assessments Measuring Strategic Focus:
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: Identifies strategic decisions and courses of action. Able to identify problems and issues before they become overwhelming.

Knowledgeable

Formulates policies and strategies for addressing the Company's important challenges.
Anticipates business cycles and trends and makes adjustments in a timely manner.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in the industry.

Analytical

Analyzes records and reports to obtain insight into potential issues and trends.
Analyzes unique issues or problems impacting the Company.
Uses performance measures to gain insight into possible opportunities.
Uses software to develop business simulations.
Utilizes appropriate data to accurately forecast branch sales (daily, monthly, annual data)
Provides analysis of policy and strategic issues.

Communication

Communicates vision for the department and company.

Flexibility

Makes adjustments as needed based upon production measures.

Understanding

Understands the Company's strengths and weaknesses and uses this information to create optimal solutions to problems.
Identifies potential problems before they become critical incidents.
Understands how to circumvent barriors to change within the organization.
Conducts self-assessment and regular reviews.
Understands how decisions impact stakeholders within the Company.
Regularly monitors budgets and deadlines to stay informed of any potential issues.
Understands how to implement changes that positively impact the Company.
Understands seasonal and cyclical trends in workload and staffs the department appropriately.
Understands how to achieve a positive outcome in various situations.

Problem Solving

Identifies root causes of problems.
Implements long-term solutions to problems.
Uses a variety of problem-solving techniques to address issues facing the Company.
Evaluates the effectiveness of solutions and plans
Coaches employees on how to implement problem solving techniques.
Uses a variety of resources to make sound decisions.

Planning

Formulates strategies and action plans to ensure successful completion of goals and objectives.
Uses the Performance Management process to plan and execute effectively
Uses planning tools to facilitate changes.
Uses district planning calendar/tool to plan and communicate with core team and Supervisors
Creates plans to develop and promote organizational and area strengths, as well as to address weaknesses

Creativity and Innovation

Creates strategies that significantly benefit the Company.

Responsive

Allocates proper resources for employee training to meet future needs.
Handles morale and personnel problems before they expand to affect the department/organization.
Responds appropriately to various types of business expansion.

Interpersonal

Works with others to systematically outline resources and actions required to produce desired results
Maximizes employee output while minimizing risks.