Below are all of the standard KRA's which are pre-populated in the Citation HR Software system.
Adaptability
The ability to adjust positively to unexpected factors that impact them
Evidence
• Reacts positively to changes in the workplace
• Changes priorities when required without irritation
• Adjusts quickly to different work environments
• Demonstrates the ability to handle a broad range of different tasks and assignments
• Adjusts personal style to meet changing demands
Analytical Thinking
The ability to make sense of information and draw logical conclusions
Evidence
• Critically evaluates information
• Identifies flaws in own and others thinking
• Integrates information from a range of sources
• Identifies key issues and linkages
• Identifies a range of relevant actions
• Assesses risks and benefits before taking action
• Selects the most logical course of action
Assertiveness
The preparedness to offer and stand up for own views and ideas
Evidence
• Volunteers opinions without being asked
• Advocates point of view in a positive and forthright manner
• Argues for own view despite opposition
• Maintains own view despite pressure to the contrary
Attention to Detail
The capacity and preparedness to ensure that work is accurate and error-free
Evidence
• Takes the time to check work for errors
• Corrects errors in work before "handing in"
• Strives to comply with quality standards
• Strives to prevent errors recurring
• Refuses to sacrifice accuracy despite time pressures
• Demonstrates desire to get things "right first time"
Business Acumen
The ability and inclination to seek out and capitalise on business opportunities
Evidence
• Seeks out market information and takes an active interest in business issues
• Shows preparedness to take measured risks
• Gives considerable weight to the financial impact of decisions
• Looks for opportunities to advantage the business
• Acts quickly and decisively to secure a business edge or financial outcome
• Remains focused on activities with the most commercial return
Challenging the Status Quo
The preparedness to probe, question and challenge how things are done
Evidence
• Checks to ensure the accuracy of others views
• Looks for new or different ways of doing things
• Critically evaluates the "traditional way" things are done
• Speaks out on issues even when presenting an unpopular alternative view
Coaching
The capacity to work closely with individuals to improve their competence and performance
Evidence
• Engages others regularly in one on one meetings
• Works with and analyses individuals to understand their needs
• Provides regular feedback to others on their competency and performance
• Identifies and facilitates opportunities for individuals to grow
• Gets "hands on" to role model competent behaviour to others
Commercial Awareness
The comprehension of the factors important to commercial success and business performance
Evidence
• Demonstrates understanding of budgeting and basic financial management principles
• Recognises and suggests business opportunities
• Demonstrates concern for cost control
• Negotiates commercially advantageous terms
Communicating
The ability to tailor spoken/written communication to ensure the desired message is both given and received
Evidence
• Uses appropriate pitch, tone and volume
• Uses non-verbal communication to support verbal message
• Presents information in a clear and concise manner
• Tailors communication style to the audience and the context
• Conveys complex instructions in a manner that is easily understood
• Seeks confirmation of understanding
• Communicates proactively to minimise the risk of misunderstanding
Conceptual Thinking
The ability to make sense of abstract information and communicate complex ideas to others
Evidence
• Recognises links between subtly connected events/factors
• Solves problems without having to draw on prior experience
• Communicates information without drawing on concrete examples or illustrations
• Demonstrates ability to explain complex ideas using diagrams and models
• Avoids unnecessary preoccupation with detail and "minutiae"
• Demonstrates ability to "stand back" and see the "bigger picture"
Conflict Management
The ability to deal with and diffuse potential conflict situations
Evidence
• Demonstrates preparedness to discuss "areas of difference" openly and candidly
• Focuses on the issues not the person
• Acknowledges the right to differ
• Strives to clarify the different views and perspective
• Establishes areas of commonality and agreement
• Seeks a mechanism for reaching a resolution
• Seeks out hidden or unstated issues and deals with them
Creative Thinking
The ability to think of new and innovative ideas
Evidence
• Volunteers new ideas and suggestions for change
• Approaches issues from a unique/different perspective
• Makes connections and links that most would not expect
• Proposes new approaches even when the "old approach " is adequate
• Presents/communicates information in a fashion that engenders interest
Customer Focus
The desire to ensure that customer satisfaction is made a clear priority
Evidence
• Speaks positively and constructively about customers
• Meets with and talks often about customers
• Strives to match products/services to customer needs
• Responds rapidly to customer requests
• Demonstrates a desire to meet customer expectations
• Puts self out in a bid to exceed customer expectations
Delegating
The preparedness and ability to ensure work is distributed appropriately to team members
Evidence
• Demonstrates a concern for the efficient distribution of responsibilities and workload
• Takes action to prevent own work "banking up" and slowing down output
• Understands the ability of others to perform tasks successfully
• Explains delegated tasks to others clearly and precisely
• Provides ongoing advice/assistance with delegated tasks as required
Drive for Results
The commitment to delivering important outcomes in a timely fashion
Evidence
• Maintains focus on the most important goals
• Closes off discussions with action points
• Consistently implements agreed action plans
• Strives to complete work on or before deadlines
• Works quickly and efficiently on all tasks
• Puts in the hours when extensive effort is required
• Finds way past barriers and obstacles
Emotional Resilience
The capacity to cope with sustained pressure and adversity in the work environment
Evidence
• Works effectively with low levels of support and direction
• Maintains activity levels and focus despite pressures
• Maintains control over emotions even when provoked
• Regains positiveness quickly after setbacks
• Deals maturely with criticism
Empathy
The capacity to communicate concern and support for others
Evidence
• Listens attentively to others
• Demonstrates warmth and friendliness in interactions with colleagues
• Demonstrates openness to other points of view
• Demonstrates interest & concern in responding to others
• Adjusts style/approach in response to person/situation
Influencing
The ability to present information in a manner that others find persuasive and compelling
Evidence
• Actively networks and establishes rapport with others
• Conducts self with focus and purpose in key interactions
• Seeks input from others first to understand their position before presenting own views
• Presents own views in a clear and articulate manner
• Deals directly with any objections and concerns raised by others
• Presents benefits of own position in a forceful and engaging fashion
• Asks for commitment/agreement from others
Initiative
The preparedness to take action without direction from others
Evidence
• Seeks responsibility beyond job requirements
• Solves problems without being asked to do so
• Anticipates problems and takes action to overcome them
• Strives to exceed expectations
• Actively contributes own ideas and knowledge
• Takes responsibility without "leaning" on manager
• Shares important information with other parts of the business without prompting
Inspiring
The capacity to communicate in an engaging manner that fosters loyalty and commitment
Evidence
• Talks about plans/visions for the future
• Sets goals that stretch and challenge
• Uses language that shows passion and enthusiasm for what can be achieved
• Takes time to show people how they personally can achieve and contribute to the future
• Encourages others and acknowledges their strengths and contribution
• Rewards effort and achievement
Mental Agility
The capacity to think quickly and solve unfamiliar problems
Evidence
• Learns new information quickly
• Finds solutions to problems outside of previous experience
• Makes sense of confusing, complex information without extensive analysis
• Picks up information communicated quickly, on the fly
Passion for Work
The interest and enthusiasm demonstrated towards own area of work/expertise
Evidence
• Keeps up to date with relevant industry developments
• Seeks knowledge and information to enhance competence in role
• Seeks to apply outside learning in the workplace
• Speaks positively and constructively about own work and its importance
• Demonstrates dedication to work and commitment to outcomes
Planning & Organising
The capacity to plan the work that needs to be done and then organise resources to ensure the work is completed
Evidence
• Effectively identifies priorities for action
• Clearly identifies objectives and desired outcomes
• Establishes steps required to deliver outcomes
• Allocates timeframes and accountabilities for steps
• Identifies and secures required resources
• Allocates resources in the most efficient manner
• Monitors progress closely
• Intervenes effectively when there is a hold-up or blockage
Political Awareness
The capacity to "navigate" within an organisation in a manner that preserves own reputation and gets things done without "incident"
Evidence
• Deals astutely with politically sensitive issues
• Knows who to involve to get things done quickly and efficiently
• Knows the "right" way to do things to avoid negative repercussions
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments within the organisation
• Knows who to inform and "copy in" to keep all stakeholders on-side
Problem Solving
The ability to diagnose the cause of an issue/problem and then implement an appropriate solution
Evidence
• Takes time to explore the problem
• Investigates the range of potential causes
• Formulates strategies for addressing the cause
• Takes action to implement strategy
• Sets up systems/practices to prevent problem recurring
Pursuit of Excellence
The commitment to delivering work at the highest possible standard
Evidence
• Strives to deliver work that is error-free
• Pushes self to better own performance
• Encourages others to "aim high"
• Follows through on undertakings
• Seeks to understand and improve own "weaknesses"
• Sets up systems to maintain quality
• Refuses to compromise quality despite pressure
Relationship Building
The ability to cultivate rapport and establish trust with significant others
Evidence
• Initiates regular contact with significant others
• Focuses on the needs/interests of significant others
• Communicates to others that they are valued and a priority
• Engages significant others on a more personal level
• Maintains trust by delivering on expectations
• Deals quickly and effectively with potential issues
Sense of Urgency
The predisposition to work quickly to achieve outcomes
Evidence
• Takes action without prompting
• Sets aggressive deadlines/timeframes
• Demonstrates clear commitment to meeting deadlines
• Maintains a high level of productivity
• Approaches tasks in an efficient manner
• Maintains focus on urgent matters despite distractions
• Works conscientiously to remove barriers and impediments
Strategic Thinking
The ability to identify what needs to be done in the short, medium and long-term to achieve a desired future state
Evidence
• Establishes a picture/vision of the organisations desired future state
• Formulates comprehensive plans to guide the organisation toward desired future
• Communicates plans to others in a manner that is clear and understandable
• Makes decisions/changes that are consistent with and support the strategy
• Adjusts plans as required in response to market/industry changes
• Sets up information and measurement systems to track progress
Systems Thinking
The ability to understand and improve the systems/processes that underpin output
Evidence
• Demonstrates awareness of the processes underpinning work outputs
• Critically evaluates current work practices and processes
• Modifies processes/systems to deliver outcomes more efficiently/effectively
• Monitors systems to ensure maximum productivity
Team Focus
The preparedness to participate in team activities and to support other team members
Evidence
• Seeks input from others in group situations
• Makes effort to involve quieter team members
• Develops ideas presented by others
• Demonstrates interest in the progress/achievements of others
• Takes time to help others achieve their goals
• Makes team projects/activities a priority
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Key Results Areas - How to Assign and Manage Group KRAs
How to Design New Key Result Areas
How to Group Key Result Areas in OPR
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