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This behaviour is about consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
Partial strength: Your responses indicate that you are competent within some areas of your approach, however, there are still things that you could focus on developing to further improve.
Approaches to work
This behaviour involves taking an organised and flexible approach to work to ensure you consistently meet agreed objectives to a high standard. To improve in this area, you could:
ensure you have a clear understanding of what is expected of you and what your responsibilities are
make sure you know the difference between urgent and important tasks and activities and prioritise your workload accordingly
set SMART targets to help you break down larger projects into more manageable goals
identify what is preventing you from achieving your objectives at the moment. Is it a workload issue? Are you committing enough time to projects/tasks? Track actual time spent on activities and adjust accordingly
look at tools that could help keep track of your projects e.g. Trello, Todoist, bullet journalling
review progress to date on projects, to keep momentum, motivation and remain resilient when faced with setbacks
ensure your team is clear of work requirements, responsibilities and deadlines
regularly monitor progress and provide updates to colleagues involved in team projects
give credit to others for their contribution to achievements of objectives and goals
Reading
Read this article on programme and project management tools and techniques to help you plan and prioritise your workload
Read this article on setting SMART targets
Events/webcasts
Grow your Lean skills and register for a Lean Six Sigma training and development course
Attend the Introduction to university finance processes and planning webinar
This behaviour is about showing commitment to your own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Partial strength: Your responses indicate that you are competent within some areas of your approach, however, there are still things that you could focus on developing to further improve.
Approaches to work
This behaviour involves planning and devoting time to your own development as well as supporting others to develop by providing formal and informal opportunities. To improve in this area, you could:
allocate time to reflect on your performance and development, e.g. weekly/fortnightly by completing a learning log/journal
record development activities in your ‘MyAUA’ area to keep track and reflect on your development
use our Professional Development Planner template to set ambitious and stretching development goals for continual improvement
identify development opportunities available at your own organisation or through the AUA – this could be voluntary opportunities as well as formal training
prioritise skills and behaviours you would like to improve and seek opportunities to do so
consider applying to attend a study tour, to learn from peers and colleagues across the globe
deliver a working session at an AUA conference or network event, to share your experience and develop others
ensure equal access to development opportunities for all
apply to become a mentor (for the PgCert, AUA mentoring or at your own institution)
ask those you manage to reflect on their skills gaps and what they would like to develop
Reading
Read this blog for an introduction to the AUA CPD Framework
Events/webcasts
Watch Leading with kindness webcast
Watch this video introduction to the AUA CPD Framework
Take a look at our upcoming events and webinars
This behaviour is about being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Partial strength: Your responses indicate that you are competent within some areas of your approach, however, there are still things that you could focus on developing to further improve.
Approaches to work
This behaviour involves developing and maintaining a network of contacts and keeping up to date with what is happening in your professional area as well as the importance of clear communication. To improve in this area, you could:
become an advocate or network co-ordinator to expand your own networks and support others’ networking
sign up for AUA member forum updates to view and get involved in the conversation
expand your network using different social media platforms
sign up for weekly blog email roundup
write a career story to share your experience with others
ensure that your own behaviour and approach to work provide a positive role model to your colleagues
Reading
Take a look at our Good Practice Guides: Report writing and writing clearly
Events/webcasts
Watch this webinar on building resilience
Watch the AUA’s 23rd Annual Lecture on Changing the lens on mental health
This behaviour is about working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing different contributions people bring to this process.
Well developed: Your responses indicate that you are very effective in this area, and that this is a real strength.
Approaches to work
This behaviour involves seeking out opportunities for collaborative work, valuing diverse viewpoints and commitment to making working relationships constructive and effective. You could build on and share your strengths by:
collaborating with a colleague to deliver a working session at a conference
applying to participate in study tour or other group project outside of work
applying to become a Trustee or Board member to shape and develop