CARD FAMILY
Behaviours
Observable skills and behaviours that can be sorted for importance and performance.
Engages And Connects With An Audience
Possesses the ability to tailor messaging to a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and execu...
Engages And Connects With An Audience
Can you discuss a time when your presentation had a remarkable impact on an audience?
Relates Well To Others
Utilises diplomacy and tact during interactions to succeed in fostering constructive and effective connections with col...
Relates Well To Others
How do you go about establishing and nurturing strong relationships with individuals at various levels within and outsi...
Writes Effectively
Effectively communicates complex ideas in a way that is accessible and engaging to a wide range of audiences, both with...
Writes Effectively
Can you share examples where your writing was clear, concise, and audience-specific across various formats?
Addresses Performance With Direct Reports
Demonstrates a genuine interest in their well-being and success, taking the time to understand their unique strengths a...
Addresses Performance With Direct Reports
How do you maintain open, honest dialogue, setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback to direct rep...
Collaborates With Others
Encourages open communication and feedback, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
Collaborates With Others
Can you provide examples where you actively sought collaboration, leveraging team strengths to achieve shared objective...
Focuses On The Client
Actively gathers internal and client feedback to enhance results and services.
Focuses On The Client
How do you balance meeting client expectations and supporting staff in projects?
Influences Through Persuasion And Negotiation
Demonstrates the ability to persuade and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders, achieving desired outc...
Influences Through Persuasion And Negotiation
How do you actively promote an equitable and respectful work environment, valuing individuals of all races, nationaliti...
Promotes Diversity And Inclusion
Actively seeks out diverse perspectives and experiences when hiring, promoting, and assigning tasks to promote diversit...
Promotes Diversity And Inclusion
How do you ensure that your actions and decisions foster a diverse and inclusive environment within the company?
Builds Trust
True leaders embody these values, earning respect from colleagues and clients.
Builds Trust
How do you ensure that integrity and trust are consistently upheld in your work and interactions within the industry?
Mentors And Develops Talent
Creates a supportive environment that fosters learning and development, providing guidance and resources to help indivi...
Mentors And Develops Talent
How do you actively engage in mentoring and developing the talent within your team, ensuring each individual’s strength...
Provides Constructive Feedback And Recognition
Ensures consistent feedback loops and methods of performance metrics are established up front.
Provides Constructive Feedback And Recognition
Describe a time when you set up performance metrics at the beginning of a project.
Fosters Creativity And Innovation
Demonstrates a passion for fostering creativity and innovation within the company.
Fosters Creativity And Innovation
Describe a situation where you identified a pattern or connection that others might have missed.
Builds Culture And Vision
Articulates a clear vision for the company and ensures that all members understand and align with the goals and values ...
Builds Culture And Vision
Can you describe how you’ve contributed to establishing and maintaining a strong company culture and vision, ensuring a...
Leads As A Manager
Drives outcomes while taking the team through to the finish line together.
Leads As A Manager
How do you ensure that you lead your team to complete projects effectively, encouraging ownership and responsibility am...
Manages Change
Prioritises a collaborative approach, involving all relevant parties and gathering feedback to ensure successful implem...
Manages Change
Can you share an experience where you’ve successfully communicated and implemented a significant change?
Conducts Effective Meetings
Establishes clear objectives and agendas, ensuring all participants are well-prepared and engaged.
Conducts Effective Meetings
Can you describe an instance where you successfully facilitated a focused and efficient meeting?
Successfully Navigates Company And Industry Dynamics
Can see around corners and anticipate where and where not to step.
Successfully Navigates Company And Industry Dynamics
Can you provide examples of how you’ve successfully navigated office politics and anticipated challenges in your role?
Resolves Conflict
Identifies and clarifies areas of agreement and disagreement, promoting understanding and finding common ground.
Resolves Conflict
Can you describe a situation where you facilitated open communication to resolve a conflict, and how you ensured all pa...
Leads Others
Inspires and motivates team members to achieve their best work, demonstrating a strong sense of vision and direction.
Leads Others
Can you describe a situation where you inspired and motivated your team to achieve exceptional results?
Develops The Team
Encourages team members to take ownership of their professional growth, providing resources and support to help them ac...
Develops The Team
Can you share specific examples of how you have provided mentorship or coaching to your team members for their professi...
Achieves Quality Results
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in all aspects of work, ensuring that all pro...
Achieves Quality Results
Can you provide an example where you effectively communicated a project’s journey from initial input to final impact?
Plans And Executes Strategy
Demonstrates a strong ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with the overall goals and vision of th...
Plans And Executes Strategy
Can you share an example where you successfully developed and executed a strategic plan that positively impacted the fu...
Understands The Business
Stays up-to-date with industry trends and market changes, using this knowledge to make informed decisions that drive bu...
Understands The Business
Can you discuss how you keep updated with the latest industry trends and market changes in the visual effects industry,...
Takes Financial Accountability
Develops and manages budgets, ensuring responsible allocation of resources for maximum impact.
Takes Financial Accountability
Can you provide examples of how you have effectively developed and managed budgets in previous projects or roles, ensur...
Manages Projects
Establishes clear goals, deadlines, and expectations, and monitors progress closely to identify and address any potenti...
Manages Projects
Can you describe a project where your understanding of project management principles was pivotal to its successful exec...
Organises Work
Proactively anticipates potential roadblocks and develops contingency plans to ensure seamless project execution.
Organises Work
Can you describe a time when your organisational skills directly impacted the success of a project or task?
Plans Effectively
Demonstrates a keen ability to plan effectively, taking into consideration available resources, timelines, and objectiv...
Plans Effectively
Describe an instance when breaking down work into manageable steps led to a project’s success.
Optimises Process
Proactively identifies areas for improvement and implements solutions that align with the overall goals and objectives ...
Optimises Process
Describe a specific situation where you identified a workflow inefficiency and successfully optimized it.
Manages Via Systems
Identifies opportunities for improvement and optimisation, streamlining processes and reducing waste while improving ov...
Manages Via Systems
Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved a process by focusing on the interrelationships and dependencies amon...
Manages Time Effectively
Sets clear deadlines and establishes realistic timeframes for task completion, ensuring timely delivery.
Manages Time Effectively
Can you provide examples of how you prioritize tasks based on importance, urgency, and impact on objectives?
Commits To Continuous Learning
Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, actively seeking out new knowledge, skill...
Commits To Continuous Learning
How do you actively seek out new knowledge, skills, and experiences to improve your work in the industry?
Learns Quickly
Has a thirst for knowledge and proactively seeks out opportunities to develop new skills and gain new knowledge.
Learns Quickly
Can you provide an example where you rapidly absorbed new information or skills to enhance your work in the industry?
Manages Stress Effectively
Prioritises self-care and utilises effective stress-management techniques, leading by example and inspiring others to d...
Manages Stress Effectively
Can you describe a challenging situation where you effectively managed stress and maintained resilience to ensure succe...
Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence
Demonstrates empathy.
Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence
Can you share an example of how you demonstrated empathy in a professional setting and its impact on team collaboration...
Shows Self-Discipline
Is open to feedback.
Shows Self-Discipline
Can you describe a situation where you were faced with multiple pressing deadlines in the industry, and how you priorit...
Proactively Solves Problems
Utilises critical thinking skills to analyse problems and develops creative solutions.
Proactively Solves Problems
Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a potential issue early in a project and took steps to address...
Conducts Critical Analysis
Approaches issues objectively and with an open mind, considering multiple perspectives and data sources to inform decis...
Conducts Critical Analysis
Describe a situation where you analysed a complex industry problem.
Makes Informed Decisions
Makes informed decisions based on this analysis, taking into account potential risks and benefits.
Makes Informed Decisions
Describe a scenario where your ability to gather and analyse diverse information led to a successful decision.
Makes Timely Decisions
Demonstrates the ability to make prompt decisions, when needed.
Makes Timely Decisions
Describe a situation where you had limited information but needed to make a quick decision.
Demonstrates Sound Judgement
Has a track record of making well-informed decisions that align with the company’s vision and goals.
Demonstrates Sound Judgement
Can you describe a challenging situation where your experience and analytical thinking were crucial in making a decisio...
Thinks Conceptually And Abstractly
Can synthesise information from a variety of sources and apply critical thinking to make sound decisions.
Thinks Conceptually And Abstractly
Can you describe a situation where you analysed a complex problem and developed an innovative solution?
Displays A Broad Perspective
Has a deep understanding of the industry and stays up-to- date with trends and changes to ensure a competitive edge.
Displays A Broad Perspective
Describe a situation where you had to consider multiple stakeholders and factors before making a decision.
Demonstrates Technical And Software Proficiency
Possesses a deep understanding of software capabilities and limitations, leveraging this knowledge to achieve high-qual...
Demonstrates Technical And Software Proficiency
What strategies do you employ to stay current with the latest tools and technology in the industry?
Understands Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Machine Learning Concepts And Applications
Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of artificial intelligence, its key concepts, and its potential applications a...
Understands Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Machine Learning Concepts And Applications
Can you explain the basic differences between machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision in the...
Proficient With Data Management
Proficient in collecting, organising, and analysing data to facilitate AI development and deployment.
Proficient With Data Management
Can you describe a project where you had to collect and organise a significant amount of data for AI development?
Possesses Programming Skills
Possesses strong programming skills in languages commonly used for AI development, such as Python, R, and Java.
Possesses Programming Skills
Which programming languages are you most proficient in when it comes to AI development, and can you discuss any recent ...
Proficient With Machine Learning Techniques
Understands the basics of various machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement le...
Proficient With Machine Learning Techniques
Can you share a project where you used supervised learning?
Has Experience With Model Evaluation And Validation
Skilled in evaluating AI models’ performance using metrics and validation techniques, such as cross-validation and conf...
Has Experience With Model Evaluation And Validation
What key metrics do you primarily focus on when evaluating the performance of an AI model, and why?
Has Experience With AI Integration
Experienced in integrating AI solutions with existing systems and infrastructure, ensuring seamless collaboration betwe...
Has Experience With AI Integration
Can you provide an example of a project where you successfully integrated an AI solution into an existing system?
Engages In Effective AI Problem Solving And Critical Thinking
Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potential AI applications, develop innovative solution...
Engages In Effective AI Problem Solving And Critical Thinking
Can you discuss a project where your analytical and problem-solving skills were crucial in identifying a novel applicat...
Engages In Effective AI Communication And Collaboration
Effectively communicates complex AI concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Engages In Effective AI Communication And Collaboration
Can you describe a situation where you had to explain a complex AI concept or solution to a non-technical audience?
Is AI Adaptable And Seeks Continuous Learning
Embraces change and demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt to new AI technologies, tools, and techniques.
Is AI Adaptable And Seeks Continuous Learning
Can you discuss a recent instance where you had to quickly adapt to a new AI technology or tool?
Uses Generative AI Tools To Effectively Assist, Create And Explore (ace)
Demonstrates the ability to seamlessly harness the capabilities of generative AI tools to assist in tasks, create innov...
Uses Generative AI Tools To Effectively Assist, Create And Explore (ace)
Can you provide an example of a project where the use of generative AI tools led to a significant enhancement in produc...
Where this family is used
Coaching rounds
- Round 3 - Connect to Competencies Translate capability needs into observable behaviours that can be sorted and coached.
Recipes
- Better Performance for a Person Diagnose what is really driving underperformance or excellence in an individual.
- Better Coaching (Full) Run the complete six-round coaching cycle using the full Better deck.
- Better Self-Reflection Use the deck as a mirror for structured self-awareness and honest development choices.
- Better Performance for a Team Calibrate a team against what actually matters and surface collective hot spots.
- Better Role Design Define a role by connecting capabilities, competencies, catalysts, and priorities.
- Better Starts Use the deck to sharpen project initiation, scoping, and role alignment.
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