The positive indicators are intended for use as a guide only and are not exhaustive. Not all indicators will be applicable to all roles within a grade and in some cases may be appropriate to a greater or lesser degree.
Level A
Drives the strategic priorities of the University and inspires a shared vision for its future direction.
Positive indicators
- Promotes the University's mission and goals, developing strategies to drive their achievement.
- Monitors developments within the external environment and plans for their impact on the work of the University.
- Takes an organisational view, thinking beyond the interests of own specialism/area.
- Identifies and successfully manages complex political agendas within the governance structure.
- Compares performance with other Universities and centres of excellence to inform objectives and priorities.
- Develops ways of working that balance the needs of individual institutions and the University.
Level B
Takes a strategic view and creates long-term plans for the institution/area of responsibility. Promotes a shared vision for the University.
Positive indicators
- Shows an awareness of political, economic and legislative trends and their effect on the University.
- Creates a vision for the future which supports the aims and objectives of the University.
- Formulates plans which translate strategy into action.
- Thinks beyond own specialist area or function, understanding the impact of actions on other areas of the University.
- Works to influence the University's strategy, direction and culture to increase effectiveness for the future.
- Considers long-term issues, even when having to respond to changing circumstances.
Level C
Implements the University's strategy and planning activity within the team. Supports the University's mission and priorities.
Positive indicators
- Demonstrates knowledge of the University's strategy and concentrates on matters that support its achievement.
- Ensures that own way of working is in line with the strategic direction of the University.
- Understands the main issues that affect the University.
- Raises awareness of strategic issues with colleagues.
- Supports and co-operates with University policy and procedures.
- Recognises the links between related activities.
- Acts in the best interests of the University rather than self-interest.
Level D
Demonstrates awareness of the University's direction; understands and supports its mission.
Positive indicators
- Understands and supports what the University is working to achieve.
- Understands what other areas of the University do and where to get information.
- Understands how own role contributes to the goals of the University.
- Thinks through the wider consequences of own actions.
- Co-operates with University policy and procedures.