In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Creativity and Innovation: Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities, seek creative solutions and take intelligent risks.
Decision Making: Makes critical and timely decisions. Takes charge. Supports appropriate risk.
Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or required by the situation.
Problem-solving and Decision-making: Identifies problems and uses logical analysis to find information, understand causes, and evaluate and select or recommend best possible courses of action.
Teamwork/Partnership: Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization through effective communication and collaboration.
Organizational Awareness: Contributes to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's strategic plan.
Influencing Others: The ability to gain the support of others for ideas, proposals, projects and solutions.
Planning and Results Oriented: Organizes and executes work to meet organizational goals and objectives while meeting quality standards.
Thoroughness: Ensures that work and information is complete and accurate.