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Demonstrates a consistently strong bias for action and a desire to deliver.

Leads delivery at a team level by prioritising, setting clear mile-stones and establishing unam-biguous measures.

Delivers personally and through others across projects by setting clear goals and targets, monitoring progress and holding people to account.

Ensures delivery across the organisation by inspiring others with energy and personal drive.

Identifies the steps to achieve agreed tasks, goals and objectives in the immediate or short term.

Creates and drives delivery of clear project plans for multiple projects in the short to medium term.

Creates and drives delivery of clear programmes which span the organisation over the medium to long term.

Creates and drives delivery of a long-term strategy through establishing a clear governance structure with single-point accountabilities.

Focuses own activity on the agreed priorities, getting things done efficiently and effectively.

Identifies and focuses on the priorities in line with overall organisation goals and deliverables.

Is agile, works with the business to confirm priorities when facing conflicting agendas.

Is agile, re-prioritises objectives in line with the organisation’s changing needs.

Keeps track of own progress, completing work to deadlines or informing others when targets can’t be met.

Tracks progress and resolves issues promptly when projects are slipping.

Pre-empts setbacks on projects by anticipating and addressing potential sources of delays.

Identifies ways to deliver despite challenging internal and/or external circumstances.

Consistently delivers to expectations and commitments, meeting or exceeding agreed standards.

Maintains enthusiasm and commitment to deliver results in the face of difficulties.

Shows persistence and resourcefulness in the face of obstacles.

Sets a personal example of consistency and determination, taking full accountability for the delivery of organisation goals.

Contra-indicators • Unwilling to recognise, or deal with, capability or performance issues in self or others.

• Works in an unfocused way, failing to prioritise or keep track of progress.

• Fails to adapt approach when deadlines, targets or standards are threatened or changed.

• Gives up in the face of obstacles and does not demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility for delivery.

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Driven to deliverDemonstrates determination, resourcefulness and purpose to deliver the best results for the organisation.