My Main Motivations at Work

01) APPLICATION OF JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Possesses knowledge specific to a technical, professional, or administrative field of work through the application of related procedures, principles, theories or concepts. Updates job knowledge and effectively utilize available resources and technology.

02) RESULTS ORIENTATION / ACCOUNTABILITY: Achieves job and Organizational success by demonstrating initiative and a focus toward predetermined objectives and by utilizing financial resources prudently. Balances and prioritizes efforts within the context of multiple and changing responsibilities while maintaining focus on commitments and priorities. Follows tasks through to completion, and takes ownership of the final outcomes.

03) DECISION MAKING / JUDGEMENT / PROBLEM SOLVING: Investigates, identifies and analyzes key issues and the associated alternatives, benefits and costs to develop practical solutions. Is creative and innovative when developing effective solutions and the ability to manage related risks. Identifies appropriate participants and the process required to facilitate a decision within established timeframes.

04) SERVICE FOCUS: Identifies and develops positive working relationships with internal and external clients that are built on trust and integrity. Solicits feedback and incorporates an accurate client perspective in all decisions and actions. Responds to the changing needs of the client while maintaining a high standard of quality.

05) COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Organizes and presents information, views and concepts in a concise, understandable and interesting format for a variety of audiences. Determines the most appropriate format and vehicle for delivering information (e.g. Oral, e-mail) to maximize audience understanding of both the message and its intent.

06) TEAMWORK / INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Works cooperatively with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks and common objectives. Understands team dynamics, fosters collaboration, provides a tangible contribution and listens and responds to the input of others in a manner that creates an environment of mutual trust and respect.

07) ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Understands and interprets the internal and external forces affecting the job and the Organization. Encompasses the identification of new development, trends and the capability to plan and respond accordingly to these factors within the context of the position and strategic direction of the Organization.
INTERNAL: Organizational, policies, systems, structures and services, decision-making processes, and strategic direction.
EXTERNAL: Competitor activities, emerging community and client needs and relations, industry trends, government influences.

08) FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Is open and receptive to change. Demonstrates a flexibility to shift priorities, incorporates new approaches or ideas in support of changing Organizational needs. Challenges the status quo, provides valuable input in change efforts, and continually looks for better ways of doing things.

09) INDIVIDUAL PLANNING: Organizes and plans own work to maximize use of time, avoids unnecessary effort, meets deadlines, or other productivity requirements. Includes the ability to handle multiple priorities or assignments, and to determine when it is necessary to involve others in order to meet work requirements

10) PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Develops and manages project plans in response to Organizational needs. Manages each phase of the project; identifies and resolves issues; achieves milestones; commits and manages appropriate resources; maintains forward momentum and achieves desired outcomes.

11) INFLUENCING SKILLS: Influences the decisions, actions or perceptions of others. Leads others towards particular outcomes or courses of action, being straight forward and honest in getting others to accept another point of view.

12) RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Identifies, builds and maintains formal and informal networks and business relationships that are important to the achievement of job objectives. Develops contacts with other educational institutions, potential business partners, government, media, professional associations, client groups, stakeholders etc. And leverages these contacts to further the interests of the Organization.

13) PERSONAL AWARENESS AND EFFECTIVENESS: Recognize and understands own moods, sensitivities, biases and convictions and the affects these have on the employee’s approach to others individuals and situations. Considers the employee’s readiness to identify own shortcomings and work to enhance their overall personal effectiveness.

14) TEAM BUILDING / CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Builds effective teams by getting people to work together for a common purpose. Generates consensus through effective facilitation and mediations, resolves conflicts and identifies mutually satisfactory compromises.

15) MANAGING PEOPLE: Manages people to achieve maximum utilization, efficiency and productivity. Sets performance objectives, provides coaching and feedback, leads by example, identifies and follows through on training and career development needs.

16) PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Plans, manages, and continually improves upon current processes, utilizes technological resources to the fullest extent possible to achieve maximum utilization, efficiency and productivity. (assumes flexibility/adaptability/continuous improvement competencies are also demonstrated)

17) CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Creates an environment that is open to and prepared for change. Identifies and overcomes resistance to change. (assumes flexibility/adaptability/continuous improvement competencies are also demonstrated)

18) FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Develops financially sound business plans, establishes budgets and manages financial assets and resources within budget parameters.

19) STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: Establishes directions, objectives and resource requirements needed to respond to Business needs and opportunities. Thinks strategically about longer term needs and the capabilities that must be in place to address these needs. (assumes influencing skills, relationship building, and individual planning competencies are also demonstrated)