Analytical
- Able to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem.
- Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem.
- Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met.
- Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem.
- Analyzes alternatives and selects a course of action.
- Compares analogous situations transferring insights to new situations.
- Effectively uses a variety of problem-solving/analytical approaches to address challenges within the Area.
- Evaluates alternative courses of action.
- Infers important trends from data.
- Analyzes systems and processes for opportunities to gain efficiency.
- Solves problems using logic and insight.
- Uses charting tools to identify patterns in data.
- Solves problems that have difficult or conflicting constraints.
- Solves problems that require several different criteria or constraints.
Gets to the Root Cause
- Ability to solve problems at root cause rather than at symptom level.
- Able to solve problems at root cause rather than at symptom level.
- Actively seeks the root cause of a problem.
- Is able to isolate the main problem.
- Understands the root causes of problems.
- Solves problems at root cause rather than at symptom level.
Effective
- Assumes new and difficult challenges and manages them as opportunities.
- Establishes realistic budgets consistent with strategic objectives
- Implements solutions and evaluates results.
- Is a good problem solver and decision maker
- Links process improvement and results improvement
- Solves difficult problems with ease.
- Works cooperatively with others to solve problems.
Seeks Data and Input
- Accurately evaluates the implications of new information or events.
- Asks the "right" questions to size up or evaluate situations.
- Asks the right questions to size up or evaluate situations.
- Collects relevant information and data.
- Determines the impact of recommended solutions.
- Gathers input from staff for use in problem solving.
- Has the ability to compare "best practice" performance to current situation and affect improvements.
- Makes judgments based upon relevant information.
- Open to the suggestions of others when working on a problem.
- Selects operating indicators to track organizational performance over time and communicates current status to the organization
Resourceful
- Finds creative ways to get things done with limited resources.
Creativity and Innovation
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to problems.
- Able to develop innovative solutions to problems.
- Develops creative solutions.
- Develops innovative solutions to problems.
- Effective in developing innovative products and services.
- Generates alternative solutions to problems and challenges.
- Generates innovative and practical ideas and approaches.
- Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions.
Task Oriented
- Works diligently until the problem is solved.
- Works extra as needed to find the best solution to a problem.
Effective
- Effective in solving difficult problems.
- Effective in solving problems.
- Effective problem-solver
- Implements effective solutions to critical problems.