Initiative

Explains how initiative increases the chances of success.

Describes cultural factors that encourage and discourage initiative.

Cites examples of taking initiative in own personal or professional life.

Describes opportunities for taking initiative in the organization.

Utilizes available tools or approaches for increasing knowledge of self-motivation.

Explains how own motivation relates to the workplace.

Ensures appropriate degrees of attention to both personal and professional priorities.

Identifies and exploits own strengths; minimizes limitations.

Learns and uses resources organization has to assess and enhance team motivation.

Leverages strengths from one environment to apply them to another.

Maintains a sense of personal achievement and satisfaction in a variety of environments.

Describes diverse scenarios where sense of urgency was critically important.

Cites personal examples of persistence in the face of difficulties.

Proceeds without seeking unnecessary permission.

Takes calculated risks because of orientation to action.

Seeks out opportunities and experiences that stretch own or team limitations.

Works to create a climate that values drive and initiative.

Compares and contrasts own organization's 'how to get things done' to other organizations.

Plays an active role in communicating acceptable behavior for personal effectiveness.

Promotes a climate that encourages self-motivation and self-management.

Encourages viewing setbacks or failures as learning opportunities.