THE KEY SKILLS & BEHAVIORS THAT HELP US SUCCEED

LEADERSHIP (5 E’S)

1. Energizing – High energy and passion; able to energize group/team to achieve stretch objectives.
2. Entrepreneurial – Visionary and courageous; bold, intelligent risk-taking.
3. Edge – Makes tough calls but is right most of the time. Effective in direction setting.
4. Execution – Delivers commitments and results consistently on time and with quality.
5. Enable – Improves the performance of others through coaching/mentoring; removes barriers, provides the right resources.

ANALYTICAL & STRATEGIC THINKING

Thinks analytically and thoughtfully about the business, identifies and solves problems, is “on top” of his/her area of responsibility and competitive environment. Identifies strategies that build advantage.

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION

Consistently generates new ideas, thinks outside of the box, while remaining strategically focused. Thinks in terms of possibilities, not limitations.

EXTERNAL FOCUS

Focuses on consumers, customers, suppliers, and competitors. Applies ideas insights, plus sees the “big picture” to strengthen our competitiveness. Looks for opportunities to collaborate with outsiders to help leverage our strengths “Act Local, Think Global”.

COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK

Develops productive working relationships within/and across functions and business units that builds trust. Finds win-win solutions, rather than playing win-lose.

COMMUNICATION

Writes and/or speaks persuasively and concisely in ways that build commitment.

FUNCTIONAL MASTERY

Has necessary skills to perform at a high level consistently within his/her business function. These will differ by department.