CORE COMPETENCIES Advocating for Others (AFO); Target Level 3 Definition Individuals demonstrating the competency for Others” show through their behaviours “Advocating an inclination to champion a cause or issue and try to get others to support it (i.e., trying to win the support of others). Why it’s Important A core aspect of all roles is the demonstration of behaviours associated with advocating with impact to champion a cause or issue, to speak up and draw the attention of others, and to direct – decision makers towards a solution. Whether advocating in a direct support role, which is focused on voice to “giving others,” to individuals who cannot speak for themselves, or in a more senior leadership role, which is focused on advocating for the agency or the sector itself, demonstrating behaviours associated with advocating is critical. Level 1 States facts to persuade or motivate Uses direct persuasion in a discussion or presentation. May appeal to reason, data, and others’ self-interest. May use concrete examples, visual aids, demonstrations, etc. At this level, focuses on fact but makes no apparent attempt to adapt presentation to the interest and level of the audience (adapting presentation or language is level 3). Level 2 Takes multiple actions to encourage Makes two or more different arguments or points in a presentation or a discussion. Takes two or more steps to convince. Includes careful preparation of multiple sets of data for presentation (e.g. may use both statistics and actual examples). Level 3 Calculates impact of actions or words Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others. Anticipates the effect of one’s words or actions on others’ perceptions of himself/herself. Takes a well-thought-out dramatic or unusual action in order to have a specific impact. Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.
CORE COMPETENCIES Advocating for Others (AFO); Target Level 3 Definition Individuals demonstrating the competency “Advocating for Others” show through their behaviours an inclination to champion a cause or issue and try to get others to support it (i.e., trying to win the support of others). Why it’s Important A core aspect of all roles is the demonstration of behaviours associated with advocating with impact – to champion a cause or issue, to speak up and draw the attention of others, and to direct decision makers towards a solution. Whether advocating in a direct support role, which is focused on “giving voice to others,” to individuals who cannot speak for themselves, or in a more senior leadership role, which is focused on advocating for the agency or the sector itself, demonstrating behaviours associated with advocating is critical. Level 1 States facts to persuade or motivate Uses direct persuasion in a discussion or presentation. May appeal to reason, data, and others’ self-interest. May use concrete examples, visual aids, demonstrations, etc. At this level, focuses on fact but makes no apparent attempt to adapt presentation to the interest and level of the audience (adapting presentation or language is level 3). Level 2 Takes multiple actions to encourage Makes two or more different arguments or points in a presentation or a discussion. Takes two or more steps to convince. Includes careful preparation of multiple sets of data for presentation (e.g. may use both statistics and actual examples). Level 3 Calculates impact of actions or words Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest and level of others. Anticipates the effect of one’s words or actions on others’ perceptions of himself/herself. Takes a well-thought-out dramatic or unusual action in order to have a specific impact. Anticipates and prepares for others’ reactions.
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