The Grid:

Initiative/Follow Through - Gets started on important priorities; overcomes obstacles and takes risks when it's appropriate; handles multiple priorities/tasks well; sets, meets & exceeds goals; finds improved ways to get results.

Leadership - Forms a vision that can be achieved that challenges self and others; sets direction; champions ideas.

Thinking/Analytical Skiils/Problem Solving - Defines problems; sorts through complex data; identifies the important issues and sorts through all the alternatives. Stories using quantitative analysis are particularly good.

Creativity & Innovation - translates new ideas into workable solutions and leads others to do the same; goes beyond the accepted ideas to find improvements.

Working Effectively With Others - integrity & high standards demonstrated; respects the work of others; works well in teams and handles diversity well.

Effective Communication - Organizes and expresses oneself clearly and concisely; expresses ideas in ways that make others committed to them; shares with others and involves them in a timely manner.

Overcoming Obstacles – creates solutions to problems. Maintains an optimistic and realistic attitude.

Dealing with Ambiguity – makes decisions without all the necessary information.  Confident about actions.

Priority Setting - Defines his or her customers and sets priorities with their needs in mind; recognizes the most important issues; makes effective plans; gets the resources to achieve objectives.  Works with the end goal in mind.