Foundational
| At this level, one is leading a variety of disciplines at multiple locations within a geographic area or region. Decision-Making and Impact may include decisions affecting area/ division-wide performance; influencing culture, profitability, and growth of the specific area/division. This is the EXPANSION stage of one’s journey – applying practice with increasing independence in familiar or low/medium-stakes contexts. DOWNLOAD THE FOUNDATIONAL SECTION IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET |
Quick Jump Communications, Public Relations & Marketing Critical Thinking & Decision Making Data Analysis & Research Financial Management Interpersonal Leadership Natural & Cultural Resource Management Organizational Design Planning (Operational) Planning (Strategic, Master, Comprehensive & Asset Management) Policy Compliance Program/Event Management Project Coordination/Management Relationship Building Resource Management Risk Management & Safety Supervision & Oversight Technology |
| Audience – This is the usual group of people with which an individual at the specified responsibility level will interact. The interaction may take many forms; who you communicate with, who you influence, and who you serve. Focus – What the interaction is about in the moment. Think of it as what needs to occur if one is to achieve the goal. Tools – These are resources that an individual at this responsibility level may access or deploy to interact with the specified audience. Goal – This is an indicator of what the intended outcome of the audience interaction is. Development Guide - This section lists examples of where an individual can gain education, knowledge and experience in the skill areas that will aid in mastering a skill and preparing one to move to the next level of skill and/or responsibility level. |