Teamwork

Falls Below Expectations	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
Can be uncooperative when working with team members   Lacks enthusiasm when participating in team activities; may attend but not actively participate   Keeps information and lessons learned to self; does not share within or across work groups   Puts own needs and concerns above the needs and concerns of the work group   Prefers to do work independently even when work could be better accomplished by teaming with others	Develops effective working relationships inside and outside immediate work area   Contributes ideas and shares information within and across work groups; shares lessons learned   Works with others to accomplish common goals	Meets Expectations and: Leads efforts to help others develop effective working relationships throughout the organization   Conveys a positive manner and influence in a team environment   Volunteers to lead team initiatives   Acknowledges successes of others in accomplishing team goals   Recognizes when a team approach is the better way to solve work problems   Willing to invest extra time and effort towards accomplishing team goals

 

Respect for People

Falls Below Expectations	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
Fails to consider the views of others in daily work operations.  Avoids communication except when necessary   Is unable to handle sensitive situations with tact   Reacts with hostility when opinions are challenged; resists compromise; may create conflict   Avoids working with men and women from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds   May use slurs and negative comments about other groups; calls attention to others’ differences	Listens actively.  Maintains frequent and open communication   Shows understanding of others’ perceptions and reacts accordingly   Displays cooperative and open-minded behavior in working with others; demonstrates willingness to compromise   Diplomatically handles situations without raising antagonism or hostility   Behaves professionally and supportively when working with men and women from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds   Avoids using stereotypes when dealing with others; may correct others on the use of slurs and negative comments about other groups	Meets Expectations and: Serves as a role model for active listening and communication skills   Able to positively influence and negotiate where there are opposing ideas or diverse perspectives   Looks for opportunities to work with men and women from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds   Communicates the benefits of welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives throughout work area and across organizational lines   Sees differences in people and their views as opportunities for learning and personal growth   Projects a sense of trust and trustworthiness to others   Speaks out against the use of inappropriate language, slurs, and other negative comments

 

Performance Initiative

Falls Below Expectations	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
Often misses deadlines; work assignments completed are of poor quality   Makes excuses for and often repeats mistakes   Requires constant supervision and follow up; work must be carefully reviewed to ensure that it meets quality standards Does not work to improve the quality/productivity of work area	Assumes responsibility for completing work assignments; meets commitments and deadlines   Accepts responsibility for mistakes; learns from them, and applies lessons learned to completion of future work   Takes steps to maximize contribution of own work Takes actions and/or recommends actions to increase quality/productivity of work area	Meets Expectations and: Frequently completes work assignments ahead of deadlines   Sets and meets challenging goals for self   Maintains a consistently high level of productivity even under adverse conditions   Frequently catches own mistakes, takes measures to correct them promptly, and shares lessons learned.   Thinks through implications of work projects; anticipates and prepares for work problems that are not obvious to others