MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY

PERSONAL AGILITY

Definition: Demonstrates positive attitude, resilience and openness to changes in NRC’s scientific, technological, commercial or business environment, processes and structure. It
implies adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change, being comfortable in ambiguous situations and working effectively within a variety of situations and with
various individuals or groups of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Scale progression: The scale progresses from changing when required to creating an agile work environment.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Changes when required Is nimble; shift gears Thrives on constant change; Models effective change Enables an environment that
comfortably and quickly adapts well to multiple changes behaviours fosters personal agility

 Adapts to new  Alters normal procedures to fit  Enjoys ambiguity; comfortably  Is a role model for being  Encourages agility on the part of
approaches when a specific situation to get the handles risk and uncertainty; is flexible; models and helps others by highlighting the benefits
explained why and how. work done and/or to meet responsive in ambiguous others adapt to changes to of innovation and change for the
organizational goals. situations. procedures, processes, etc. overall success of the
 Adapts to changes in organization.
priorities, assigned  Responds quickly to new  Works with a diversity of  Coaches others and provides
responsibilities and opportunities and learns new situations, people and groups feedback on their change  Makes organizational changes to
projects. behaviours. and adapts to a change in journey. meet the evolving needs of NRC’s
direction, objectives and stakeholders and the shifts in
 Demonstrates a  Willingly considers new ideas,  Depicts strong resilience and a
strategy. external markets, financial
willingness to change procedures or processes to mindset of continuous industry, government policies, etc.
ideas or perceptions address a situation.  Maintains positive demeanour improvement.
based on new under trying conditions.  Provides an environment that
information or contrary  Works well with different
encourages experimentation and
evidence. people; adapts to other’s
that rewards and recognizes effort;
styles and/or work habits.
accepts failure with an
 Maintains a positive
outlook as pressure  Depicts a positive outlook understanding that it often
towards doing things precedes success.
increases.
differently.  Stimulates idea flow from all staff
with the aim of developing new,
commercially viable products and
services.
 Helps others generate and identify
breakthrough ideas, fresh
perspectives and new
opportunities.