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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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FLEXIBILITY (Ability to adapt and respond to the changing environment and to constructively create
opportunities for change through active participation)
• ADAPTABILITY
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Adapts successfully to variations in work schedules, locations and/or tasks.
Phase II -Makes progress in an environment with multiple, simultaneous priorities and activities. Sets
boundaries, negotiates timelines appropriately, uses time wisely.
Phase III -Anticipates requirements, multi tasks and manages priorities of self and others in complex,
demanding situations.
• ADAPTABILITY: Working with Diversity
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Works effectively with those having diverse backgrounds, styles and abilities.
Phase II -Adapts approaches to meet diverse needs, styles and backgrounds encourages others to do the
same.
Phase III -Ensures that the diversity of colleagues and others is accommodated in plans and actions
encourages and supports others in these approaches.
• ADAPTABILITY: Ambiguity and Uncertainty
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Interprets guidelines and policies in an appropriately flexible manner requests assistance from
others as needed.
Phase II -Solves problems even when situations and policies are ambiguous or unclear knows when it is
appropriate to be flexible or not and sets boundaries and priorities accordingly.
Phase III -Makes progress with objectives and manages the complex and/or sensitive situations where
information is limited. Considers important aspects and impacts, take appropriate risks, negotiates
boundaries, and makes adjustments fosters this approach in others.
• DEALING WITH CHANGE
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Responds to changing procedures, technology and/or policies in a positive, appropriate manner.
Phase II -Demonstrates a constructive approach to change adapts to changes in organizational structures,
systems, policies willingly takes on new or temporary responsibilities and/or otherwise seeks ways to help
implement changes effectively.
Phase III -Develops plans and implements courses of action for self and others in dealing with anticipated
changes may form new or other beneficial relationships with other units supports others in understanding
change processes and adapting to change.
• CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Core Competency Descriptors
http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/system/files/Core-Competency-Descriptors.pdf
14
FLEXIBILITY (Ability to adapt and respond to the changing environment and to constructively create
opportunities for change through active participation)
• ADAPTABILITY
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Adapts successfully to variations in work schedules, locations and/or tasks.
Phase II -Makes progress in an environment with multiple, simultaneous priorities and activities. Sets
boundaries, negotiates timelines appropriately, uses time wisely.
Phase III -Anticipates requirements, multi tasks and manages priorities of self and others in complex,
demanding situations.
• ADAPTABILITY: Working with Diversity
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Works effectively with those having diverse backgrounds, styles and abilities.
Phase II -Adapts approaches to meet diverse needs, styles and backgrounds encourages others to do the
same.
Phase III -Ensures that the diversity of colleagues and others is accommodated in plans and actions
encourages and supports others in these approaches.
• ADAPTABILITY: Ambiguity and Uncertainty
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Interprets guidelines and policies in an appropriately flexible manner requests assistance from
others as needed.
Phase II -Solves problems even when situations and policies are ambiguous or unclear knows when it is
appropriate to be flexible or not and sets boundaries and priorities accordingly.
Phase III -Makes progress with objectives and manages the complex and/or sensitive situations where
information is limited. Considers important aspects and impacts, take appropriate risks, negotiates
boundaries, and makes adjustments fosters this approach in others.
• DEALING WITH CHANGE
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
Phase I -Responds to changing procedures, technology and/or policies in a positive, appropriate manner.
Phase II -Demonstrates a constructive approach to change adapts to changes in organizational structures,
systems, policies willingly takes on new or temporary responsibilities and/or otherwise seeks ways to help
implement changes effectively.
Phase III -Develops plans and implements courses of action for self and others in dealing with anticipated
changes may form new or other beneficial relationships with other units supports others in understanding
change processes and adapting to change.
• CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE
The person performing this job is typically or frequently expected to demonstrate the following behaviours,
skills, knowledge:
