Togetherness Tier two competencies Leading the function

Question 1

B4 Inclusive

Includes others and welcomes everyone.

Answer 1

• Ensures that an appropriate standard of privacy and dignity is maintained and actively promotes this within teams.
• Recognises, respects, and makes full use of skills and strengths, encouraging others to share their views, ideas and suggestions.
• Is approachable and communicates organisational messages positively, even under difficult circumstances, being clear, sensitive and concise.

Question 2

B5 Teamwork

Works with others to achieve results.

Answer 2

• Promotes collaborative working with and between people by co-operating, consulting and compromising to achieve team outcomes.
• Role-models active listening and encourages two-way dialogue to facilitate individual participation, respect and engagement.
• Promotes the value of understanding other people’s motivations and perspectives to create a strong sense of team spirit and reduce conflict.

Question 3

B6 Empowers and coaches others

Gives autonomy to others and helps them grow.

Answer 3

• Proactively seeks out opportunities to develop people and engage them in this process, using methods such as empowerment, encouragement and recognition.
• Promotes a positive approach to development across teams, dealing with performance issues constructively and contributing to others development through a range of methods including: regular feedback, one-to-one discussions, training, coaching and mentoring.
• Supports a coaching culture through encouraging others to take career development opportunities and nurturing talent.