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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Core Competency Descriptors
http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/system/files/Core-Competency-Descriptors.pdf
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INNOVATIVENESS/INITIATIVE (Ability to be creative, challenge and demonstrate initiative to generate
improvements and foster positive outcomes)
• CREATIVITY/INNOVATION
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Accepts new ideas and ways of doing things makes adjustments as needed.
Phase II -Develops new methods, processes and tools which are useful to colleagues and others.
Phase III -Develops innovative, productive solutions to complex issues and problems.
• INITIATIVE: Initiating Action
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following
behaviours, skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Recognizes problems and takes the initiative to solve them goes beyond the obvious requirements
of a situation.
Phase II -Achieves successful outcomes without havinga defined structure in place, or full information
available.
Phase III -Takes the initiative to deal with issues of broad ranging scope and impact in a timely and effective
manner.
• INITIATIVE: New Approaches and Risk Taking
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Suggests different approaches and methods to accomplish work.
Phase II -Tries new ways of accomplishing work takes appropriate risks to deal with obstacles or to bring
forward problems, suggestions, solutions.
Phase III -Takes appropriate risks to ensure complex issues are resolved or innovative solutions developed.
• CHALLENGING PERSONAL GOALS
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Responds to constructive feedback from others by making changes as appropriate
Phase II -Sets challenging goals and develops strategies to meet them.
Phase III -Seeks opportunities to grow and develop, and/or extend the scope of activities and contributions.
• FOSTERING IMPROVEMENTS
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Identifies concerns, questions routines, and suggests changes that result in improvement.
Phase II -Explores and implements improvements promotes the most efficient, effective, innovative ways of
working.
Phase III -Regularly challenges and makes improvements in existing systems and processes
encourages others to do the same.
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Core Competency Descriptors
http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/system/files/Core-Competency-Descriptors.pdf
4
INNOVATIVENESS/INITIATIVE (Ability to be creative, challenge and demonstrate initiative to generate
improvements and foster positive outcomes)
• CREATIVITY/INNOVATION
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Accepts new ideas and ways of doing things makes adjustments as needed.
Phase II -Develops new methods, processes and tools which are useful to colleagues and others.
Phase III -Develops innovative, productive solutions to complex issues and problems.
• INITIATIVE: Initiating Action
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following
behaviours, skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Recognizes problems and takes the initiative to solve them goes beyond the obvious requirements
of a situation.
Phase II -Achieves successful outcomes without havinga defined structure in place, or full information
available.
Phase III -Takes the initiative to deal with issues of broad ranging scope and impact in a timely and effective
manner.
• INITIATIVE: New Approaches and Risk Taking
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Suggests different approaches and methods to accomplish work.
Phase II -Tries new ways of accomplishing work takes appropriate risks to deal with obstacles or to bring
forward problems, suggestions, solutions.
Phase III -Takes appropriate risks to ensure complex issues are resolved or innovative solutions developed.
• CHALLENGING PERSONAL GOALS
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Responds to constructive feedback from others by making changes as appropriate
Phase II -Sets challenging goals and develops strategies to meet them.
Phase III -Seeks opportunities to grow and develop, and/or extend the scope of activities and contributions.
• FOSTERING IMPROVEMENTS
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Identifies concerns, questions routines, and suggests changes that result in improvement.
Phase II -Explores and implements improvements promotes the most efficient, effective, innovative ways of
working.
Phase III -Regularly challenges and makes improvements in existing systems and processes
encourages others to do the same.
