| Vision |
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| Extremely well informed about key developments outside and within the University |
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| Understands deeply the priorities of all stakeholders, both internal and external |
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| Articulates a clear and inspiring view of the future direction of their unit |
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| Consistently stands back from the detail and sees the broader strategic picture |
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| Generally thinks and acts strategically rather than simply responding to events |
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| Proactively introduces changes that significantly improve the performance and reputation of their unit |
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| Continually concentrates people's efforts on priority areas |
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| Sets very clear direction, especially in times of change |
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| TOTAL SCORE FOR VISION |
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| LEADING OTHERS |
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| Sets aside time to gain a deep understanding of individuals and their strengths, weaknesses and aspirations |
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| Motivates people skilfully so that they achieve very high standards and results |
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| Demonstrates a deep trust in others and creates a climate where people feel empowered to take responsibility |
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| Builds a collective sense of purpose, with clear and demanding performance goals |
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| Finds appropriate ways to help others to celebrate success, and explicitly recognises good performance |
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| Uses a variety of approaches to lead and motivate different people effectively in different situations |
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| Offers practical help and regular constructive feedback to support the development of others |
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| Chairs meetings or takes a lead in discussions very effectively |
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| PLANNING AND MONITORING |
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| Agrees clear targets and milestones, and proactively monitors their achievement |
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| Articulates risks clearly and puts plans in place to manage them effectively |
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| Readily understands and draws appropriate conclusions from financial and other information about their unit |
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| Sets in place and utilises very effective systems to monitor progress and performance |
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| Directly tackles issues of under-performance in ways that are both timely and effective |
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| Proactively seeks - and acts upon - feedback from key stakeholders on the performance of their unit |
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| Systematically reviews how things are going, and translates learning points into improved practices |
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| Creates a supportive climate where mistakes can be openly acknowledged and learnt from |
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| TOTAL SCORE FOR PLANNING AND MONITORING |
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| SELF MANAGEMENT |
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| Manages conflict effectively and remains calm in stressful situations |
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| Manages their time very effectively so that they constantly focus on key priorities |
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| Possesses a very good self understanding and a deep awareness of their own strengths, weaknesses, aspirations and values |
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| Makes excellent use of support staff and IT systems to ensure personal effectiveness and efficiency |
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| Acts decisively when under pressure or faced with conflict |
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| Listens attentively to others, and seeks genuinely to take due account of their views |
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| Acknowledges readily and openly when they have made a mistake |
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| Prepared to make unpopular decisions and to address poor performance |
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| INFLUENCE |
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| Says clearly and assertively what they mean while always paying due regard to the sensitivities of others |
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| Takes pains to build consensus with key stakeholders around the best way forward |
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| Creates highly effective working relationships with a wide range of people, particularly those in senior positions |
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| Consciously involves and consults key players at an early stage and builds their preferences into decisions |
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| Uses a variety of approaches, and works convincingly with both logic and emotion, to persuade and influence others |
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| Generally judges effectively when to persist and when to give way |
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| Impresses others, particularly senior people, as someone with gravitas and sound judgement |
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| Presents a compelling case in both one to one and group situations, even when there is opposition to their views |
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| DRIVE |
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| Displays very high levels of energy and enthuses others |
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| Shows courage and tenacity to overcome obstacles and criticism |
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| Proactively introduces changes to make step changes in their unit's performance |
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| Readily takes on new challenges, and tackles them with great energy and enthusiasm |
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| Displays great determination and resilience when tackling important challenges or faced with opposition |
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| Consciously creates an environment which inspires people to raise their game and exceed their own expectations |
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| Mobilises human, financial and other resources very effectively to achieve important goals |
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| Demonstrates deep commitment to the long term success of their unit and its people |
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| TOTAL SCORE FOR DRIVE |
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