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PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT

INTERVIEW GUIDE

ORGANIZATION
SUCCESS PROFILE
ASSESSED October 24, 2021
CREATED October 24, 2021

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Interviewed by
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Date

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INTERVIEW GUIDE

ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW GUIDE

This interview guide contains questions that will help you explore what was measured by the Korn
Ferry assessment solution. The questions are based on the success profile for the role and the scores
of the participant on the assessment solution. The guide should be used in conjunction with other
sources of information gathered throughout the recruitment process. You will find:

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Behavioral competencies drive success. They are skills and capabilities.

3 Resourcefulness (6.1 Planning and 6 Plans and Aligns (6.1 Planning and
Organising) Organising)
4 Builds Effective Teams (2.1 7 Decision Quality (1.1 Deciding &
Working With People) initiating action; 4.3 Analyzing)
5 Cultivates Innovation (5.2 Creating
and Innovating)

TRAITS Traits shape behavior. They are personality characteristics, such as


optimism, and other natural leanings, such as social astuteness. Traits are
core to who a person is. They provide insight into how a person is likely
to approach challenges and relate to others, but do not guarantee how
people will act.

8 Tolerance of Ambiguity
9 Need for Achievement

DRIVERS Drivers influence aspirations. They are the preferences, values, and
motivations that lie at the heart of critical questions: What is important to
me? What do I find rewarding?

10 Balance
11 Collaboration

INTERVIEW SUMMARY 12

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RESOURCEFULNESS (6.1 PLANNING AND


ORGANISING)
Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Tell me about a time you had to start something from scratch.


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Describe a time someone asked you for help to figure out resources for a project.
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Tell me about a time you had to coordinate many different resources in order to get a job done.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

POTENTIAL UNDERUSE ON TARGET


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Relies on the same resources over and over Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to
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accomplish a goal
Gets frustrated and becomes inefficient when things [

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don’t go as planned Gets the most out of limited resources


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Tries to impose one way of doing things; doesn’t adjust Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes,
swiftly enough and culture to resourcing efforts

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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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BUILDS EFFECTIVE TEAMS (2.1 WORKING WITH


PEOPLE)
Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common
goals.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Tell me about a time you worked with a high-performing group or team.


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Tell me about a time you encountered a team member who was dragging down the effectiveness of the team.
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Tell me about a time you were in charge of a team and needed to get them focused around common goals.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

POTENTIAL UNDERUSE ON TARGET


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Fails to recognize that morale, recognition, and Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale
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teams Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the


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team achievements Establishes common objectives and a shared mindset


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Doesn’t shape and distribute assignments in a way that


encourages teamwork
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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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CULTIVATES INNOVATION (5.2 CREATING AND


INNOVATING)
Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Describe your most creative contribution to the organization.


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Tell me about the most unusual idea you've had that worked.
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Tell me about a time when you identified an opportunity to innovate during the early stages of a project or process.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

POTENTIAL UNDERUSE ON TARGET


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Stays within comfort zone rather than experimenting Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or
with new ways of looking at things unique
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Presents ideas that are ordinary, conventional, and from Can take a creative idea and put it into practice
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Introduces new ways of looking at problems
Tends to be critical of others’ original ideas

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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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PLANS AND ALIGNS (6.1 PLANNING AND


ORGANISING)
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Tell me about a time when you planned and organized a complex task or project from start to finish.
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Tell me about a time when you had to ensure that the objectives of a project you were working on aligned closely with
organizational goals.
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Tell me about a time when you stumbled because you didn’t anticipate a roadblock/obstacle.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

POTENTIAL UNDERUSE ON TARGET


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Gets caught up in immediate needs without attending Sets objectives to align with broader organizational
to larger priorities goals
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Gets caught off guard by problems due to the lack of Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans
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Stages activities with relevant milestones and
Haphazardly tracks progress or performance schedules

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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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DECISION QUALITY (1.1 DECIDING & INITIATING


ACTION; 4.3 ANALYZING)
Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Describe a time you had to make a quick decision and gather a lot of information in a short time frame.
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Describe a time when you had to make a decision without all the information you wanted or needed.
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Give me an example of a difficult problem you worked on and walk me through your decision-making process.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
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Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
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Application
When did you use what
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situation?

POTENTIAL UNDERUSE ON TARGET


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Approaches decisions haphazardly or delays decision Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of
making complete information
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Makes decisions based on incomplete data or Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice
inaccurate assumptions [

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Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience,
Ignores different points of view or makes decisions that and judgment when making decisions
impact short-term results at the expense of longer-term
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[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 4 8 , " h e i g h t " : 1 8 , " n a m e " : " d q u " } ] ]

RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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TOLERANCE OF AMBIGUITY
Comfort with uncertain, vague, or contradictory information that prevents a clear understanding or
direction.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Tell me about a time when you had a problem and you didn't know what to do.
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

{ " t y p e " : " c h e c k b o x " , " l a b e l " : " " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 , " c h e c k e d " : f a l s e } ] ]

How do you make a decision when the available information is inadequate?


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Tell me about a time when you had to act on something important before you had time to come up with a clear answer or
solution.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

LOWER HIGHER
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{ " t y p e " : " c h e c k b o x " , " l a b e l " : " " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 , " c h e c k e d " : f a l s e } ] ] { " t y p e " : " c h e c k b o x " , " l a b e l " : " " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 , " c h e c k e d " : f a l s e } ] ]

Tends to prefer clarity Energized by ambiguous situations


[ [ i n p u t F i e l d [ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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May defer decision making in contexts where Willing to make decisions in uncertain circumstances
information is insufficient [

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Open to alternative solutions
Prefers situations with structure or concrete processes [

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Comfortable operating in the midst of change or


transition

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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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NEED FOR ACHIEVEMENT


A tendency to work intensely to achieve and exceed difficult standards.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Tell me about a time when you got results that far exceeded your own or others' expectations.
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Describe a time when you pushed harder for results than others around you.
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Describe a time you championed a cause that others had abandoned.


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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

LOWER HIGHER
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d [ [ i n p u t F i e l d

{ " t y p e " : " c h e c k b o x " , " l a b e l " : " " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 , " c h e c k e d " : f a l s e } ] ] { " t y p e " : " c h e c k b o x " , " l a b e l " : " " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 , " c h e c k e d " : f a l s e } ] ]

Less motivated by external standards Appreciates hard work


[ [ i n p u t F i e l d [ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Less concerned about how others define or evaluate Judges achievement according to the goal
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Strives to meet and exceed high standards
Tends not to work energetically to exceed expectations [

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Driven to improve one’s ability or expertise
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Oriented toward high quality with a need to seek


increasingly challenging goals
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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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BALANCE
Motivated to integrate work and life in a sustainable, enjoyable, and meaningful way.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Describe a time when you pushed yourself too hard at work. How did you know you had hit your limit?
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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How do you recharge?


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How do you manage or “juggle” work demands and demands outside of work? Give an example.
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Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
that way?

Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
from this?

Application
When did you use what
you learned in a different
situation?

LOWER HIGHER
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Makes career a top life-priority Prefers flexibility and the freedom to set schedule and
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location
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component of identity Seeks out variety – an assortment of tasks, challenges


and responsibilities
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Works at a pace that is manageable, enjoyable, and


rewarding
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Values harmony between work and life demands


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COLLABORATION
A preference for work-related interdependence, group decision making, and pursuing shared goals.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Describe a time when you built a cross-functional team to handle a complex problem.
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

{ " t y p e " : " c h e c k b o x " , " l a b e l " : " " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 , " c h e c k e d " : f a l s e } ] ]

Describe a team you were asked to lead when the members didn’t work well together.
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d

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Tell me about a time when you succeeded in an initiative by collaborating with others.
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t A r e a " , " f o n t S i z e " : " a u t o " , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 4 3 5 , " h e i g h t " : 2 6 5 } ] ]

Actions
How did you approach it?

Thinking
Why did you approach it
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Outcome
What was the result?

Learnings
What did you take away
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Application
When did you use what
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LOWER HIGHER
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Prefers to work independently Seeks community, affiliation, and teamwork


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Is drawn to environments that reward autonomy Appreciates mutually respectful, interdependent work
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relationships
Finds opportunities to achieve goals without much [

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support from others Builds trust within and between teams


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Pursues common goals and shares credit


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Drawn to environments that reward consensus-building


and cross-teaming
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RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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INTERVIEW SUMMARY
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " l e f t " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 2 8 6 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " i n t e r v i e w e d _ b y " } ] ] [ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " l e f t " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : t r u e , " w i d t h " : 1 2 0 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " i n t e r v i e w e d _ d a t e " } ] ]

Interviewed by Date

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Rating TRAITS Rating


[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " r s f " } ] ] [ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " t a " } ] ]

Resourcefulness (6.1 Planning and Organising) Tolerance of Ambiguity


[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " b e t " } ] ] [ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " n a " } ] ]

Builds Effective Teams (2.1 Working With People) Need for Achievement
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " c i n " } ] ]

Cultivates Innovation (5.2 Creating and Innovating)


[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " a e x " } ] ]

Plans and Aligns (6.1 Planning and Organising) DRIVERS Rating


[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " b a l a " } ] ]

Decision Quality (1.1 Deciding & initiating action; [ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " d q u " } ] ]

Balance
4.3 Analyzing) [ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t F i e l d " , " t e x t A l i g n " : " c e n t e r " , " f o n t S i z e " : 1 0 , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 5 , " n a m e " : " c o l l " } ] ]

Collaboration

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t A r e a " , " f o n t S i z e " : " a u t o " , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 5 4 5 , " h e i g h t " : 1 2 0 } ] ]

RATING 1: Not at all developed 2: Underdeveloped 3: Competent 4: Very strong 5: Outstanding NE: No evidence

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NOTES
[ [ i n p u t F i e l d { " t y p e " : " t e x t A r e a " , " f o n t S i z e " : " a u t o " , " b o r d e r " : f a l s e , " w i d t h " : 5 4 0 , " h e i g h t " : 5 7 0 } ] ]

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