4. Relational Skills (Check if priority) □
Significantly Exceeds
Works with staff to create a
sense of group commitment
and ownership. Is viewed
positively by colleagues and
subordinates. Successfully
promotes and generates unit or
team commitment. Succeeds in
building trust even in difficult
situations. Places a high value
on improving employee or team
member skills and abilities.
Continually and successfully
finds common ground. Actively
seeks the input of others and
encourages their participation.
Gives others multiple
opportunities to share
concerns, ask questions, and
offer ideas, and makes
following up with information a
top priority. Works to achieve
results that generally benefit all
involved parties. Consistently
and actively supports
EEO/diversity programs and
creates opportunities to
support cultural diversity.
Respects, values and promotes
the benefit in considering and
addressing differing opinions.
Exceeds
Supports teamwork and
collaboration within and
across units. Is readily able
to reduce resistance,
increase acceptance and
gain commitment from team
members or employees.
Builds trust among team
members. Values team
member’s skills and abilities
and works to capitalize on
their strengths. Always
takes a positive approach to
conflict. Encourages and
empowers others to
succeed. Publicly credits the
good work of others on the
team. Understands diversity
issues and embraces
activities that support a
diverse community.
Respects and encourages
differing opinions.
Meets
Works effectively with
others. Cooperates with the
team and supports team
decisions. Appreciates the
value of team member trust.
Shares relevant information
with employees, team
members and others.
Understands the
contributions of employees
and team members.
Demonstrates sensitivity to
the rights and opinions of
others, even in
disagreement. Respects
cultural differences and
ensures a supportive
environment. Acknowledges
conflicts and works to
resolve conflicts
constructively. Respects and
is tolerant of differing
opinions.
Needs Improvement
Generally, is able to work
effectively with others when
requested. Does not
contribute to the fullest
extent when working with a
team. When in
disagreement, demonstrates
insensitivity to others’
perspectives. Does not
demonstrate an appreciation
for team efforts or team
results. Rarely suggests or
speaks in favor of
collaborative approaches.
Sometimes holds back
information that would be of
value to the group. Does not
regularly seek input from
others or use input received
to the best advantage. Is
tolerant of differing opinions.
Unsatisfactory
Creates conflict. Does not work
to understand others’
perspectives. Does not
understand the value of team
collaboration. Avoids or resists
contributing to team efforts.
Demonstrates little respect for
others or for differing opinions.
Does not establish trust or
credibility. Does not readily share
information with others or seek
the input of others. Is insensitive
to the differing needs of diverse
groups.
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5. Job Knowledge (Check if priority) □
Significantly Exceeds
Uses resources, technology and
expertise in a highly effective,
creative manner. Ensures
outcomes reflect advanced
professional standards,
appropriate best practices, and
effective procedures so as to
maximize accomplishment of
objectives. Demonstrates
superior professional and
technical knowledge/expertise
and is generally recognized as
an authority/expert in the field.
Emphasizes and is recognized
for efforts in continuous
improvement that have proven
beneficial to the unit or
organization as a whole.
Develops practical and
effective solutions and/or
applications for complex issues
and circumstances. Identifies
and seeks professional growth
opportunities.
Exceeds
Uses resources, technology
and expertise proficiently.
Strives for and encourages
continuous improvement.
Applies established
professional standards,
practices, and procedures
to maximize
accomplishment of
objectives. Demonstrates a
comprehensive, advanced
and thorough understanding
of professional and
technical expertise ideally
required for the position.
Grasps essentials of
complex issues and
develops practical, effective
solutions and/or
applications for complex
issues and circumstances.
Takes advantage of
professional growth
opportunities.
Meets
Uses resources, technology
and expertise appropriately.
Recognizes and understands
the effect that resources and
technology have on the
organization. Appropriately
applies professional
standards, practices, and
procedures. Demonstrates
an understanding of
professional and technical
knowledge necessary for the
position. Sorts relevant from
irrelevant information. Uses
job knowledge to effectively
deal with complex issues
and make recommendations
for improvement.
Participates in professional
growth opportunities
provided.
Needs Improvement
Generally, applies resources,
technology and expertise in
a manner consistent with
the expectations of the
position. At times, does not
demonstrate or employ the
required technical
knowledge for the position.
Demonstrates an
unawareness of certain
professional standards and
practices. Applies some
standards or practices to
work products or operations
in an inappropriate or
ineffective manner. Lacks
an understanding of the
details and misses relevant
information critical to
addressing some complex
issues. Some responses to
problems or
recommendations are
impractical to implement or
have elements that are
ineffective. Responses to
problems do not take into
account or anticipate
changing conditions.
Unsatisfactory
Does not use resources,
technology or expertise in a
manner consistent with the
expectations of the position.
Does not consistently
demonstrate the
professional/technical
knowledge required or expected
of the position. Does not
consistently apply appropriate
standards, practices or
procedures. Is unable to grasp
essentials of complex issues.
Cannot determine relevant
information. Is unable to develop
practical or effective responses
for problems or to appropriately
address issues in unexpected or
changed circumstances. Does
not participate in identified
professional growth
opportunities.
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