Overall Competency Definitions

Role-based Competency Framework

The foundation of the new compensation plan is a “role-based competency framework”.

Employees will fall into one of three roles:

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL(A/T)

PROFESSIONAL

MANAGER

Each role has specific competencies. There are two categories of competencies, Continuous Learning & Development, and Shared Accountability & Collaboration.

Continuous Learning & Development

Application of Knowledge & Continuous Learning	Innovation & Managing Change	Performance Management & Development
The ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills within a particular area of expertise, to keep abreast of new knowledge and developments in one’s area of expertise and/or responsibility.	The ability to work efficiently in a constantly changing environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn, to take new and unique ideas, concepts, strategies, and approaches and apply them for positive results.	The ability to effectively apply the tools and concepts of OU’s performance management process to support the development and performance of self and others

Shared Accountability & Collaboration

Customer Focus	Teamwork	Respect for People	Performance Initiative
The ability to consistently meet the needs of internal and external customers.	The ability to work together, frequently transcending organizational and geographic boundaries, to meet the changing needs of our customers.	The ability to build and maintain rapport and gain willing cooperation of co-workers through persuasion and collaboration.	The ability to approach work in ways that support the accomplishment of results and meeting/exceeding of organizational performance objectives

President Glidden's Memo | Project Goals | Team Structure and Responsibilities

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