General Competency
Definition
Innovation and Change is supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to enhance performance and results. It is embracing change, taking intelligent risks, and helping others to engage in the change process.
Innovation and Change
Behavioural Scales
Level 1
- Is open to new and diverse ideas.
- Questions or challenges the way things have always been done.
- Suggests ways to improve the effectiveness of a current task.
Level 2
- Continuously seeks better ways to get the job done.
- Implements ideas for continuous improvement within own area.
- Adapts readily to change
- Generates ideas and can identify a new approach to a task or job.
Level 3
- Introduces new ideas and approaches to the team.
- Generates ideas and can identify best approach to a process or system. (Evaluates strengths and weaknesses)
- Proactively shares information and resources across areas.
- Assists others in adapting to change.
Level 4
- Develops new approaches and takes calculated risks in trying something new.
- Fosters a climate in which others feel safe to contribute their suggestions.
- Supports innovation and change by respecting/valuing new ideas, encouraging new perceptions/insights.
- Motivates others to find improved ways of working.
Level 5
- Creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation in others.
- Takes risks and applies innovative solutions to enhance results.
- Gains commitment for change from employees.
- Actively looks for opportunity in uncharted territory.
Level 6
- Leads/champions organizational innovation and change – consistently looks for ways to improve the organization.
- Articulates a clear vision for innovation and change.
- Champions and sponsors innovation and change activities.
- Addresses organizational barriers to change.
- Leads large scale organizational change.