technical issues. job. knowledgeably and answer Tries to answer deeper issues, Demonstrates an in-depth Works to get new approaches spends time helping others questions about relevant understanding of potential accepted. Seeks out new approaches, issues and considerations. Is resolve technical problems. tools, methods, techniques solutions in areas of expertise perceived and sought out by and/or technologies in own that could impact the others as an expert. field of expertise by reading, organization. talking to others, attending Advises others in content area. Sees applicability of current or industry emerging approaches, tools, seminars/conferences, methods and/or technologies courses and/or by to the future needs of the experimentation on the job. organization. Flexibility Definition Flexibility is the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, and with diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as situations change and accepting changes within one’s own job or organization. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Demonstrates willingness to Accepts that other people’s Works creatively within Changes one’s approach as Changes the overall plan and Able to shift strategic focus change ideas or perceptions points of view are reasonable standard procedures to fit a required to achieve intended implements new practices for and activities of the based on new information or or valid. specific situation. outcomes. a specific area when original organization quickly in contrary evidence approach and assumptions are response to changing Acknowledges that people are Understands policies and can Prioritizes actions effectively no longer valid. priorities. Listens to other people’s entitled to their opinions, and work within them to meet in order to respond to points of view accepts that they are different. branch, work group, team or numerous, diverse challenges Makes small or temporary Steps into co-workers’ tasks individual goals. and demands. organizational changes to meet the needs of a specific when needed or required. situation
technical issues. Tries to answer deeper issues, spends time helping others resolve technical problems. job. Seeks out new approaches, tools, methods, techniques and/or technologies in own field of expertise by reading, talking to others, attending industry seminars/conferences, courses and/or by experimentation on the job. knowledgeably and answer questions about relevant issues and considerations. Is perceived and sought out by others as an expert. Advises others in content area. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of potential solutions in areas of expertise that could impact the organization. Sees applicability of current or emerging approaches, tools, methods and/or technologies to the future needs of the organization. Works to get new approaches accepted. Flexibility Definition Flexibility is the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, and with diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as situations change and accepting changes within one’s own job or organization. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Demonstrates willingness to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence Listens to other people’s points of view Accepts that other people’s points of view are reasonable or valid. Acknowledges that people are entitled to their opinions, and accepts that they are different. Steps into co-workers’ tasks when needed or required. Works creatively within standard procedures to fit a specific situation. Understands policies and can work within them to meet branch, work group, team or individual goals. Changes one’s approach as required to achieve intended outcomes. Prioritizes actions effectively in order to respond to numerous, diverse challenges and demands. Changes the overall plan and implements new practices for a specific area when original approach and assumptions are no longer valid. Makes small or temporary organizational changes to meet the needs of a specific situation Able to shift strategic focus and activities of the organization quickly in response to changing priorities.
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