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Behaviours

Planning

Organising and setting up activities required to achieve anticipated goals.

What does this skill involve?

Activities may include but are not limited to:

  • Defining clear objectives
  • Conducting resource assessment
  • Developing detailed action plans
  • Establishing timelines & scheduling
  • Budgeting & financial planning
  • Risk assessment & contingency planning
  • Logistics & input procurement
  • Stakeholder engagement & communication
  • Monitoring & progress tracking
  • Review & plan revision

Skill levels

Demonstrates an organised approach to work once the work has been clearly laid out and explained.

Plans own work within short time horizons thinking about what will be required for a job and getting organised in advance. Demonstrates a rational and regimented approach to work.

Plans and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines. Demonstrates judgement and a systematic approach to work.

Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet given objectives and processes to time and quality targets. Demonstrates an awareness of risk and takes an analytical approach to work.

Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.

Establishes organisational objectives and assigns responsibilities.

Has authority over all aspects of a significant area of work, including policy formation and application.

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