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1. Competency Breakdown

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<aside> <img src="/icons/football_gray.svg" alt="/icons/football_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Coachability

Questions in this section will help you understand an employee's willingness to receive feedback, learn, and adapt their behavior to improve their performance.

Free Response

Can you provide a specific example of how @name has demonstrated their ability to accept and incorporate feedback into their work, and how they have progressed as a result of this feedback?

Multiple Choice

How would you rate @name's ability to accept feedback @frequency?
How well does @name make constructive efforts to change and improve based on feedback from others?
How well does @name internalize feedback from others and change their approach as a result?
To what extent does @name check their ego at the door and keep an open mind to feedback?
How quickly does @name adapt to new ideas and suggestions from their peers and supervisors?
How often does @name demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop new skills based on constructive criticism?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/branch-fork_gray.svg" alt="/icons/branch-fork_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Collaboration

These questions aim to measure an employee's ability to work effectively with others, be it their peers, managers, or subordinates.

Free Response

Collaboration is key to our speed and success. Please provide a specific example as to how @name has collaborated well/poorly with the team recently.

Multiple Choice

How well does @name help the team to find creative ways to accomplish their goals?
How would you describe @name's ability to fulfill their responsibilities while respecting others?
How would you rate @name's ability to provide support to the team to enable them to meet goals and achieve results?
How effectively does @name encourage and promote open communication between team members?
To what degree does @name inspire a sense of shared ownership and purpose?
How well does @name practice the art of active listening?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/skip-forward_gray.svg" alt="/icons/skip-forward_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Communication

Here, you'll find questions designed to assess an employee's communication skills, including their ability to clearly express ideas, listen effectively, and adjust their communication style to their audience.

Free Response

Can you speak to a recent example of @name's communication? Have they demonstrated effective communication with their team and other stakeholders? How can they improve?

Multiple Choice

How well has @name listened and communicated with others @frequency?
How clearly does @name communicate with others on the team?
How well does @name manage communication online and in-person?
How accurately does @name interpret, understand and respond to communication from others?
How well does @name adjust communication style to suit different situations and audiences?
How well does @name customize their communication approach based on the audience?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/brain_gray.svg" alt="/icons/brain_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Critical Thinking

The questions in this section will help you gauge an employee's ability to analyze problems, think creatively, and make logical, well-informed decisions.

Free Response

Describe how well @name has demonstrated their ability to think critically and the impact it has had on their work and the team.

Multiple Choice

How well does @name take time to analyze the situation before acting?
How would you rate @name's ability to ask the right questions?
How would you describe @name's ability to consider situations objectively before moving forward?
How does @name handle taking a decision that involves complexity or ambiguity?
How often does @name step out of their comfort zone to consider an unconventional option?
How would you rate @name's willingness to take risks while making decisions to create organizational growth?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/school_gray.svg" alt="/icons/school_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Culture

These questions focus on assessing how well an employee aligns with your organization's culture and values.

Free Response

Can you provide a specific example of how @name has demonstrated their commitment to the company's culture and values in their work, and how their actions have aligned with and supported these principles?

Multiple Choice

How well does @name exhibit our cultural values in their day-to-day work?
How would you rate @name's contribution to the teams culture - actively participating in team dynamics and events?
How well does @name adhere to the values of our organization?
How effectively does @name use their knowledge and understanding of our organizational culture to make decisions?
How well does @name encourage others to embody our cultural values?
How well does @name foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity among team members?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/anchor_gray.svg" alt="/icons/anchor_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Dependability

The dependability section contains questions to measure the employee's reliability, responsibility, and ability to meet their commitments.

Free Response

Please provide a specific example of how @name has demonstrated their reliability recently and if this has had a positive/negative impact on the team and the organization.

Multiple Choice

How reliable is @name when it comes to completing tasks effectively?
How dependable has @name been @frequency?
How would you rate @name's ability to follow through on what they say they will do?
How often does @name deliver on agreed-upon timelines?
How well can other team members count on @name to complete tasks?
To what extent is @name able to consistently keep their word?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/fireworks_gray.svg" alt="/icons/fireworks_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Impact

Here, you'll find questions designed to assess the tangible and intangible contributions the employee makes to your team and organization.

Free Response

Can you provide a specific example of how @name has made a positive impact on the team and the organization through their work, and how their focus on results has contributed to the team's success?

Multiple Choice

How productive has @name been @frequency?
How would you rate @name's focus on producing results for the team?
How would you describe @name's impact on the agency's success?
How has @name contributed to the organization's long-term success?
To what extent has @name's work on the team been innovative and disruptive?
How would you rate @name's ability to think strategically and drive meaningful change?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/iterate_gray.svg" alt="/icons/iterate_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Initiative

These questions aim to gauge an employee's self-drive, proactivity, and willingness to take on new tasks or challenges.

Free Response

Can you provide a specific example of how @name has taken initiative as of late?

Multiple Choice

How would you rate @name's ability to make quality decisions with their work @frequency?
How well does @name take initiative to help themselves to accomplish tasks?
How would you rate @name's abilities as a self-starter?
How committed is @name in seeing projects through to completion?
How willing is @name to think outside the box in order to solve problems?
Does @name frequently think of new and innovative ideas to improve processes?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/magic-wand_gray.svg" alt="/icons/magic-wand_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Problem Solving

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<aside> <img src="/icons/groups_gray.svg" alt="/icons/groups_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Teamwork

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<aside> <img src="/icons/hammer_gray.svg" alt="/icons/hammer_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Technical Skill

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<aside> <img src="/icons/groups_gray.svg" alt="/icons/groups_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Timeliness

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