Band C - Leading Others
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Be honest and realistic with staff and Ministers, providing clear direction and focusing on strategic outcomes
- Work across boundaries, sharing information and matching resources to priorities
- Be a visible leader who inspires trust, actively uses teamwork to deliver objectives and takes responsibility for overcoming setbacks
- Communicate at all levels and with diverse groups; able to present complex information clearly
- Deal with conflict constructively and able to take tough and unpopular decisions when appropriate
- Promote change and innovation, supporting staff dealing with uncertainty
- Set an example in the commitment to and promotion of equality and diversity
- Listen to and act on feedback, always learning and aware of your impact on others
Band C - Managing People & Performance
- Communicate & agree measurable objectives with teams and staff, aligned with the Scottish Government's priorities
- Be approachable, listening to and giving feedback on performance
- Regularly talk face to face with individuals and groups to give support and recognition on performance
- Manage change and continuour improvement, dealing with resistance and conflict in a constructive way
- Engage and use HR experts to support learning & development and tackle poor performance
- Be self aware, understanding personal impact on others
- Actively manage your own learning and development
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