Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique; Introduces new ways of looking at problems; Can take a creative idea and put it into practice; Encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.

Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas; Partners with others get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others

Anticipates the impact of emerging technologies and makes adjustments; Scans the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance; rejects low-impact or fad technologies; Readily learns and adopts new technologies.

Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning; Identifies and seizes new opportunities; displays a can-do attitude in good and bad time; Steps up to handle tough issues

Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change' Effectively handles risk; Can decide and act without the total picture; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes