SPEC Kit 344: Talent Management · 91
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Recognizing and Rating Northwestern Behaviors
Recognizing and Rating Northwestern Behaviors
Asks for little feedback from others on
development needs and progress
Solicits feedback from customers, peers,
and superiors, and uses this information
to develop know-how and self-awareness
Uses feedback from others to make
noticeable and noteworthy changes in
his/her skills and productivity
Does not show an interest in learning new
skills, technologies, and workplace trends
Displays curiosity and seeks opportunities
to master new skills and knowledge
Anticipates learning needs and has a plan
in place to meet those needs
Does not share learning resources or
expertise with others
Shares learning resources and expertise
(articles, web pages, books, professional
contacts) with others to strengthen their
knowledge
Known for valuing learning finds time and
space for helping others learn
Tries to cover up mistakes Learns from mistakes Shows team members how mistakes can
be valuable learning opportunities
Has few or no goals/objectives for
professional development
Sets achievable, challenging
goals/objectives for professional
development
Has a professional development plan
to address ongoing short- and long-term
learning needs
Needs more awareness of professional
information that affects the University and
his/her job
Keeps current on professional information
that affects the University and his/her job
Anticipates major functional changes
that affect his/her job and takes steps
to prepare for them
Rarely takes part in developmental
activities outside the workplace
Takes steps to improve expertise by
joining professional organizations and
participating in conferences and training
as appropriate
Participates in leadership roles in
professional organizations and
conferences
Coachability
Needs improvement Effective Outstanding
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