Initiative Flashcards
Staying Updated on Team Objectives
Attend and contribute to team meetings.
Clarify alignment with supervisor’s objectives.
Advise if work deviates from objectives.
Follow and respect current and new processes.
Complete required training promptly.
Request timely feedback to clarify performance expectations.
Translating Direction into Work Activities
Seek clarification when direction is unclear.
Understand the link between unit goals and activities.
Recommend new approaches to streamline work.
Use project management practices for comprehensive work plans.
Express concerns when direction conflicts with objectives.
Maintaining Constructive Attitude
Stay open to new solutions and approaches.
Learn from setbacks and improve future actions.
Be flexible in dealing with changing priorities.
Channel stress into positive action.
Collaborate to overcome challenges.
Seek constructive feedback for improvement.
Effective Communication
Respectfully share ideas, views, and concerns.
Demonstrate inclusiveness of others’ ideas.
Show empathy and consider others’ values.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and diplomatically.
Seek innovative solutions and share ideas freely.
Listen actively to others’ ideas.
Support a sense of purpose and direction for colleagues.
Embracing Change and Development
Seek learning opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Take charge of your own career development.
Demonstrate leadership in promoting new approaches.
Embrace change and seek opportunities for growth.
Process Improvement Participation
Make recommendations to streamline processes.
Seek ideas from colleagues to improve processes.
Share best practices with co-workers.
Contribute to and participate in new approaches.
Pursuing Operational Efficiencies
Appreciate the importance of value for money.
Adopt new, efficient ways of working willingly.
Propose options to increase efficiency.
Streamline processes by reducing approval levels and eliminating redundant steps.
