Judgment and Initiative Sample Clauses

Judgment and Initiative. Makes sound, logical, and timely decisions, considering all points of view - Plans ahead for activities under his/her responsibility - Initiates and sustains action toward defined goals - Is able to cope with unanticipated events - Assigns duties so as to maximize capabilities - Is able and willing to take positive steps to counteract negative or disruptive behaviors - Understands responsibilities as described in job description - Utilizes resources effectively - Functions with minimal supervision Independent Action: All above, plus: - Approaches problem solving on a systematic basis - Initiates development of procedures or methods leading to improved service to others - Works with minimal guidance Accountability: - Understands all phases of office operations and assigned tasks - Achieves goals/requirements/tasks as set forth in job description and/or by supervisor; stays with the job until complete in all details - Accepts responsibility for acquiring skills in those specialties that his/her job requires - Understands the University well enough to refer matters to the proper offices for effective action - Demonstrates high quality of work in meeting job expectations - Utilizes existing resources effectively - Follows through on details - Is reliable, dependable, and efficient Interrelationships: - Is skilled in participatory decision making - Works well with co-workers - Establishes rapport and is approachable for counsel - Is a team player - Demonstrates a customer service orientation in dealing with the public - Works with supervisors, subordinates, peers — intra-inter departmental Communication: - Communicates in a timely and responsive manner - Is decisive in conducting meetings or interviews - Writes in a manner requiring minimum clarification - Speaks in a manner requiring minimum clarification - Shares important information willingly - Is sensitive to the needs of others for information - Is well organized and regularly prepared for effective communications Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable): - Delegates tasks effectively - Encourages initiative and performance in subordinates - Makes time to meet with employees - Gives clear direction to subordinates - Works with subordinates to provide growth and development opportunities Section III. OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING The supervisor must provide the employee with an overall performance rating by checking the appropriate category in the box. In order for the process to be most useful, the supervi...

Judgment and Initiative a. Knows what needs to be done and does it without being told.