- Communication – Communicates clearly and concisely in the most appropriate way. Listens to others and uses appropriate questioning skills. Communicates effectively both face to face and on the telephone. Can structure information clearly in written form.
- Interpersonal Skills – Collaborates with others to achieve a common goal. Is supportive and flexible and shows empathy and understanding. Can influence and persuade others and is able to give and take constructive feedback. Works as part of a team.
- Personal Effectiveness – Displays a disciplined and positive approach, persevering when faced with obstacles. Displays self-motivation, initiative, and commitment, and takes responsibility and ownership for their actions. Displays self-confidence and presents his or herself in a professional manner.
- Resource Management – Identifies and plans resources efficiently and to the standards agreed. Sets a clear direction and work plan and anticipates potential problems and makes contingency plans. Understands and respects resource limitations.
- Business Awareness – Is aware of current company direction and priorities. Keeping abreast of developments in the marketplace, technology, and product range. Is aware of company, departmental and team objectives. Can identify key customers. Understands and observes company standards.
- Decision Making – Has the ability and willingness to make effective decisions. Seeks the relevant information from all sources and adopts a logical process to analyse and evaluate information before deciding. Takes ownership of decisions made.
- Innovation and Creativity – Shows a willingness to take a different approach and contribute ideas. Identifies different ways of doing things and is open minded and prepared to build on existing methods and approaches. Can put new ideas into practice.
- Problem Solving – Collects and analyses relevant information. Can locate the problem and can determine and remove the cause. Can rectify the problem and check the result.
Traits and Behaviour
- Focus on customers – committed to providing the best service to our customers in all that they do
- Working Together – Working co-operatively with colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers. Gains support from others. Relationship driven and ‘human.’
- Can Do Attitude – Takes personal responsibility for getting things done
- Growth – Proactively seeks ways to improve and grow the business