Results Focus Definition Results Focus is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation); challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Tries to do the job well or Uses own specific methods of Makes specific changes in the Sets team goals and focuses Makes decisions, sets Commits significant resources right. measuring outcomes against a system or in own work work to meet goals that are a priorities or chooses goals on and/or time (in the face of standard of excellence. methods to improve definite stretch, but not the basis of calculated inputs uncertainty) to increase May express frustration at performance (e.g., does unrealistic or impossible. and outputs: makes explicit benefits, (i.e., improve waste or inefficiency, but does May focus on new or more something better, faster, at considerations of performance, reach a not initiate specific precise ways of meeting goals Delivers to specific goals and lower cost, more efficiently; or cost-benefit challenging goal, implements improvements. set by management. improves performance. improves quality, customer analysis. innovative solutions, etc.). Expresses a desire to do Achieves individual Refers to specific measures of satisfaction, morale), without Analyzes for relevant Develops a view and better. performance targets. baseline performance setting any specific goal. compared with better organizational outcomes. establishes a course of action Keeps others informed of Identifies resources that are to accomplish long-term progress or barriers to performance at a later point in Sets out to achieve a unique needed to achieve team goals. time. standard. The standard may objectives related to achieving objectives. be operational, process or enhancing effectiveness. Keeps track of measures and outcomes against a standard people related. Promotes a mindset of that is not imposed by others. focusing on excellence and achievement of results.
Results Focus Definition Results Focus is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation); challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Tries to do the job well or right. May express frustration at waste or inefficiency, but does not initiate specific improvements. Expresses a desire to do better. Uses own specific methods of measuring outcomes against a standard of excellence. May focus on new or more precise ways of meeting goals set by management. Achieves individual performance targets. Keeps others informed of progress or barriers to achieving objectives. Makes specific changes in the system or in own work methods to improve performance (e.g., does something better, faster, at lower cost, more efficiently; improves quality, customer satisfaction, morale), without setting any specific goal. Identifies resources that are needed to achieve team goals. Keeps track of measures and outcomes against a standard that is not imposed by others. Sets team goals and focuses work to meet goals that are a definite stretch, but not unrealistic or impossible. Delivers to specific goals and improves performance. Refers to specific measures of baseline performance compared with better performance at a later point in time. Makes decisions, sets priorities or chooses goals on the basis of calculated inputs and outputs: makes explicit considerations of or cost-benefit analysis. Analyzes for relevant organizational outcomes. Sets out to achieve a unique standard. The standard may be operational, process or people related. Commits significant resources and/or time (in the face of uncertainty) to increase benefits, (i.e., improve performance, reach a challenging goal, implements innovative solutions, etc.). Develops a view and establishes a course of action to accomplish long-term objectives related to enhancing effectiveness. Promotes a mindset of focusing on excellence and achievement of results.
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