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ORGANZATON
Attribute: Vision and Innovation Required Current
Level Level
Creates the global strategic direction of the organization
Leads other people and makes important things happen
Develops a clear vision for the business or business unit
Recognizes when it is time to shift strategic direction
Thinks beyond one’s own work unit and division to consider the
territory and company overall
Foresees obstacles and opportunities and acts accordingly
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the entire business,
both domestic and international
Revises plans and objectives in response to changes in market
conditions
Translates objectives into practical action plans
Understands how work unit and division strategies impact
individual roles
Understands external market forces (competitors, partners,
suppliers, customers and regulatory environment) - and their
effects on business decisions
LEADERSHIP
Attribute: Developing People Required Current
Level Level
Determines business unit’s people development requirements
in light of strategy, organization Attribute requirements and
business challenges
Creates an environment where a diverse pool of high potential
people can thrive and contribute to the organization’s goals and
performance
Supports formal training and development with timely, specific
feedback and ongoing coaching
Works with others to build a long-term plan for other’s and own
development and effectiveness
Allocates resources according to strategic priorities
Delegates work and decisions to the lowest appropriate levels
Empowers others with the authority needed to achieve
objectives
Confronts problem performers directly, holding them
accountable for performance standards
Conveys clear expectations for assignments
Establishes standards of performance for self and others
Understands own strengths and development needs
LEADERSHIP
Attribute: Promoting Teamwork Required Current
Level Level
Creates a participative environment
Maintains a balance between concern for people and concern
for work
Gains commitment and involvement from people not under
one’s direct control
Uses a team approach to solve problems when appropriate
Determines and considers the needs and objectives of others
Resolves problems/conflicts without alienating others
Creates strong morale and spirit in the team
Demonstrates and expresses confidence in others’ abilities
Celebrates individual contributions to team accomplishments
Promotes teamwork across groups; discourages “us versus
them” thinking
Works well in teams with members from different cultural
backgrounds, functions or geographic locations
Encourages and values the suggestions and contributions of all
team members
LEADERSHIP
Attribute: Communication Required Current
Level Level
Changes tactics midstream when a presentation is not working
Provides clear, direct and succinct answers to tough questions
Asks appropriate questions to understand others’ concerns
Communicates mission and goals effectively
Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication
settings and styles
Makes clear, concise presentations in a variety of settings:
one-on-one, small and large groups, both inside and outside the
organization
Expresses opinions without intimidating others
Develops appropriate rapport with people at all levels
Behaves consistently with expressed beliefs and commitments
Listens carefully to understand various points of view, whether
or not he/she agrees
LEADERSHIP
Attribute: Change Advocacy Required Current
Level Level
Supports ideas with the appropriate influence tactics
Plans the pace and process of change to maintain operating
effectiveness
Inspires others to change by encouraging employee
commitment
Generates new ideas; sees fresh, resourceful solutions
Handles uncertainty and ambiguity associated with changes
comfortably
Takes lead in advancing ideas or opinions on important issues
rather than studying the problem indefinitely or waiting to see
what others think.
Implements new and useful concepts proactively to improve
performance
Recognizes the process for adapting to changes
CLIENT FOCUS
Attribute: Developing Business Required Current
Solutions Level Level