Leadership Competencies Flashcards

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Leadership Competencies 1st 3
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  1. CHANGE COMMITMENT
  2. RISK APPETITE
  3. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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Leadership Competencies 2nd 3
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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
  2. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
  3. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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Leadership Competencies 3rd 3
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_________ ___________
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  1. COMMUNICATION
  2. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
  3. RESULTS DRIVEN
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Leadership Competency
1. CHANGE COMMITMENT

App_______ c_____ as an o__________ to p______ e_________ and i_________ at C_______.

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Approaches change as an opportunity to promote excellence and innovation at Caltrans.

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Leadership Competency
2. RISK APPETITE

T____ _____ after ___________ and __________ _________.

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Takes risks after thoughtful and deliberate planning.

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Leadership Competency
3. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH

Seeks _____ for p_______ g_____.

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Seeks areas for personal growth.

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Leadership Competency
4. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

R______ t_______ to pro____ good o_______ for all p______.

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Reduces tensions to promote good outcomes for all parties.

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Leadership Competency
5. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Ide_______ what is i________ to o_____, and the d_________, and dev_____ t____ to cr____ m_________ r_____________.

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Identifies what is important to others, and the department, and develops trust to create meaningful relationships.

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Leadership Competency
6. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS

Under______ how C_______ relates to and im_____ the com________.

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Understands how Caltrans relates to and impacts the community.

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Leadership Competency
7. COMMUNICATION

Li_______ carefully to un_______ and resp______ ex______ id___ and obje______ clearly to o_____.

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Listens carefully to understand and respectfully explains ideas and objectives clearly to others.

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Leadership Competency
8. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE

Considers the f______ and a b____ p__________ when d_________ g____ and p_________.

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Considers the future and a broad perspective when developing goals and planning.

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Leadership Competency
9. RESULTS DRIVEN

Under_____ what is n_____ for Caltrans to su_____ and pro_____ dem__________ pro_____ thr____ data-proven re_____.

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Understands what is needed for Caltrans to succeed and produces demonstrable progress through data-proven results.

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• Drives change to push Caltrans in a positive direction.

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  1. CHANGE COMMITTMENT
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• Responds well and supports change with little notice.

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  1. CHANGE COMMITTMENT
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• Provides bold and transformational approaches that lead to creative solutions.

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  1. CHANGE COMMITTMENT
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• Operates quickly with confidence when facing uncertainty.

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  1. CHANGE COMMITTMENT
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• Encourages Caltrans staff to take innovative approaches.

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  1. CHANGE COMMITTMENT
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• Identifies and addresses associated risks.

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  1. CHANGE COMMITTMENT
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• Looks for opportunities to take agreed upon risks that are best for Caltrans and the public’s interest.

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  1. RISK APPETITE
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• Steps outside of comfort zone when it is in the best interest of Caltrans and the public’s interest.

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  1. RISK APPETITE
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• Acts resiliently and persists after failures.

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  1. RISK APPETITE
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• Creates a safe, encouraging culture for making mistakes and learning from them.

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  1. RISK APPETITE
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• Accepts consequences for personal failures.

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  1. RISK APPETITE
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• Engages in informed and thoughtful decision-making.

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  1. RISK APPETITE
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• Remains aware of personal blind spots and biases.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Models a consistent focus on improving self.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Inspires others to be their personal best.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Supports the growth of others in all areas.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Imparts information and knowledge to others through mentoring and coaching.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Requests feedback from peers and staff to improve performance.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Promotes learning for self and others.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Learns from others by asking questions.

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  1. SELF-DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH
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• Anticipates challenging situations and responds in a way that reduces tension.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Mediates conflict between others.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Identifies when to involve others for resolution.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Maintains focus on Caltrans’ Core Values.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Provides constructive feedback that focuses on performance and not character.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Finds common ground to achieve consensus on issues.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Conducts open discussions with staff, peers, partners, and stakeholders to resolve complex problems.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Engages and collaborates with partners to address sensitive situations.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Perceives conflict as an opportunity to seek greater understanding.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Maintains confidentiality to retain and build trust.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Seeks to understand other’s perspective.

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  1. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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• Maintains personal integrity in all relationships.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Interacts with others in a positive, open way that builds lasting relationships.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Shows humility and compassion for others.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Listens actively to understand the needs and views of others.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Assigns team roles based on the strengths of individuals.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Promotes cohesiveness among staff, peers, partners, and stakeholders.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Works across Headquarters and Districts to promote collaboration and share knowledge.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Recognizes and celebrates the achievements of others.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Respects all individuals and different points of view.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Encourages diversity, inclusion, and engagement.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Builds external, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners.

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  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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• Understands the relationship between Caltrans’ social, political, policy, and technology systems, including the flow of data and information.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Makes decisions based on the impact to the Department as a whole and not just the immediate function or issue.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Understands how Caltrans best engages and resonates with other agencies, customers, stakeholders, the media, elected officials, and the public.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Anticipates the impact a decision will have on
Caltrans, its workforce, partner agencies, and
community stakeholders.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Recognizes biases and blind spots, individually and in the Department.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Manages resources responsibly.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Takes action in an ethical and transparent manner that builds trust.

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  1. ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
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• Embraces that the purpose of communication is to advance relationships and understanding.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Drives conversations to decision or consensus.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Presents complex thoughts or topics clearly.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Expresses objectives clearly and respectfully in verbal and written communications.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Engages in active listening.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Recognizes the non-verbal cues of others and considers them when responding.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Shares how input from others will be addressed.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Tailors communication to the needs of the audience.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Asks for feedback to determine if the message is understood as it is intended.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Understands that technology is not a replacement for one-on-one communication.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Understands the sensitivity of information sharing.

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  1. COMMUNICATION
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• Promotes alignment with Caltrans’ mission, vision, goals, and values.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Analyzes how the economy, legislation, workforce, transportation trends, and system performance will impact Caltrans’ mission.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Understands Caltrans’ strengths and weaknesses, including external influences and constraints.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Considers stakeholders, partners, travelling public, social issues, and impacts.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Takes advantage of opportunities to develop Caltrans’ position as a leader in transportation.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Prepares for the unknown by staying informed on trends.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Motivates others to turn ideas into action.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
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• Identifies ways for Caltrans to be more agile and nimble in the delivery of projects and services.

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  1. STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
81
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• Establishes effective objectives to focus resources to achieve mission, vision, and goals.

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  1. RESULTS DRIVEN
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• Focuses on achieving results that can be measured with data.

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  1. RESULTS DRIVEN
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• Drives progress for critical objectives that are not easily measured.

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  1. RESULTS DRIVEN
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• Anticipates the needs and expectations of the Department, stakeholders, and partners.

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  1. RESULTS DRIVEN
85
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• Holds self and staff accountable for delivering quality services and products.

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  1. RESULTS DRIVEN
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• Works to meet the needs of Caltrans’ workforce, partner organizations, and the public in a way consistent with Caltrans’ mission, vision, goals, and values.

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  1. RESULTS DRIVEN