Core Behavioural Competency
Core Behavioural CompetencyDefinitionPartially
PerformingFairGoodVery GoodExcelling
1. Communication (C)Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts,
concepts, and ideas effectively through speech and in writing,
using correct and appropriate grammar, organization and structure;
attends to and fully comprehends what others are
saying.Demonstrates a lack of being able to express facts and ideas
clearly and logically both orally and in writing. Considerable time
spent on guidance and editing of work.Expresses facts and ideas
orally or in writing. Needs guidance and editing.
Expresses facts and ideas orally or in writing in a somewhat
clear and logical manner. Some guidance and editing.
Expresses facts and ideas orally or in writing in a clear and
logical manner. Needs minimal guidance and editing.
Demonstrates an exceptional ability to express facts and ideas
clearly and logically both orally and in writing. Requires
virtually no guidance and editing.
2. Drive/Motivation (DM)Consistently maintains sustained energy
and determination even in the face of obstacles; understands what
needs to be done and stretches self to deliver results
effectively.Often lacks enthusiasm for the job and generally gives
up at the first obstacle. Seeks excuses rather than a way
forward.Maintains fairly adequate personal energy and commitment to
achievement of routine and developmental goals. Finds solutions to
obstacles only with guidanceMaintains good personal energy and
commitment to achievement of routine and developmental goals. Finds
solutions to obstacles with some guidance.Maintains very good
personal energy and commitment to achievement of routine and
developmental goals. Finds solutions to obstacles with minimum
guidance.Strives continuously to set and achieve stretch personal
goals for achievement that raise the bar. Demonstrates energetic
can do behaviour even in the face of great obstacles.
3. Planning and Organizing (PO)Establishes a systematic course
of action for oneself or others to ensure accomplishment of a
specific objective. Determines priorities and allocates time and
resources effectively.Generally inadequate which results in
fruitless expenditure in terms of energy, time, human resources,
equipment and finances. Lacks ability to scope length and
difficulty of project. No clear breakdown of the process steps.
Development of work plans weak.Sometimes demonstrates ability
effectively and efficiently. Sometime demonstrates the ability to
scope length and difficulty of project. Fairly clear breakdown of
the process steps. Fairly well thought out work plans.Often
demonstrates ability effectively and efficiently. Often
demonstrates the ability to scope length and difficulty of project.
Somewhat clear breakdown of the process steps. Good thought out
work plans.Demonstrates ability effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrates the ability to scope length and difficulty of project.
Clear breakdown of the process steps. Very good thought out work
plans.Demonstrates an exceptional ability to scope length and
difficulty of projects. Clear sequencing of events/activities/
process steps. Work plans exceptionally well thought through and
expressed. Achieves results on time and with required quality.
4. Results Focus (RF)Demonstrates the ability to stay on track
to achieve personal, team and corporate objectives and takes
personal responsibility for their achievement.Fails to execute
functions as instructed and within agreed upon time frames. Loses
track of objective/goal/deliverable.Often needs enquiring about
progress of a task. Shows little commitment to work. Sometime loses
track of objective/goal/ deliverable.Sometime needs enquiring about
progress of a task. Shows some commitment to work. Stays somewhat
on track of objective/goal/ deliverable.Seldom needs enquiring
about progress of a task. Shows commitment to work. Stays on track
of objective/goal/ deliverable.Far exceeds normal expectations.
Handles greater responsibility independently.
5. Taking Initiative/Responsibility (TIR)Evaluates, selects and
acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and
meeting objectives before being asked or required to do
so.Demonstrates little or no initiative at work, seeking out
repetitive or routine work. Consequently requires extra amount of
supervision and instruction. Has to be chased for completion of
job. Lack of initiative is detrimental to the workgroup.Works out
in prescribed methods/ approaches to overcome problems and performs
fairly to expectations. Requires high level of supervision and
guidance.Sometime works out own methods/ approaches to overcome
problems and adequately performs to expectations. Requires normal
level of supervision and guidance.Works out own methods/ approaches
to overcome problems and competently performs to expectations.
Requires low level of supervision and guidance.Constantly shows a
high level of initiative. Always volunteers for additional
responsibilities. Normally no guidance necessary.
6. Teamwork Ability (TA)Willingly cooperates and works
collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all
involved parties and accomplish group objectives.Unwilling or
unable to co-operate with others. Demonstrates lack of commitment
and negates teamwork. Work of team adversely affected.Sometime
cooperates and gets on well with colleagues. Sometime able to
influence and communicate well as part of a team. Sometime works to
achieve team objectives. Requires high level of supervision and
guidance.
Often cooperates and gets on well with colleagues. Often able to
influence and communicate well as part of a team. Often works to
achieve team objectives. Requires normal level of supervision and
guidance.
Cooperates and gets on well with colleagues. Able to influence
and communicate well as part of a team. Works to achieve team
objectives. Requires low level of supervision and guidance.
Demonstrates exceptional abilities working as member of a team.
High level of cooperation communication skills and ability to
influence and motivate others to achieve targets. Coaches other
team members to better results. Little or no guidance ever
required.
C: Core Behavioural Competencies Model
