[offshore_accordion][offshore_accordion_panel title=”Competency Definition” open=”yes”]Self-Confidence is a belief in one’s own capability to accomplish a task and select an effective approach to a task or problem. This includes confidence in one’s ability as expressed in increasingly challenging circumstances and confidence in one’s decision or opinions. It is also about having faith in one’s own ideas and capability to be successful; willingness to take an independent position in the face of opposition.[/offshore_accordion_panel][offshore_accordion_panel title=”Behavioural Indicators”]
Is confident of own ability to accomplish goals. |
Is willing to speak up to the right person or group at the right time, when he/she disagrees with a decision or strategy. |
Approaches challenging tasks with a “can-do” attitude. |
Present themselves with self-assurance; have “presence” |
Are decisive, able to make sound decisions despite uncertainties and pressures |
Works without needing supervision, appears confident in person, presents self strongly. |
Willing to voice an opinion and take a stand on critical issues. |
Explicitly states confidence in own judgment and ability. |
Stands up and defends decisions if challenged. |
Likes challenging assignments, is excited by a challenge. |
Looks for and gets new responsibilities. |
Speaks up when disagrees with management or others in power, but disagrees politely, stating own view clearly and confidently, even in a conflict. |
Deals positively with situations that could be seen as stressful or threatening. |
Can maintain confidence and self-image in the face of stress or difficulty. |
Seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks. |
[/offshore_accordion_panel][offshore_accordion_panel title=”Scoring”]
Level 5 | Establishes his presence even when he is in front of strangers. Asserts his views and needs with others. Able to have his views heard by others by talking in an assertive tone. Persists with tasks. Has sensitivity to finding opportunities that have organization-wide repercussions |
Level 3 | Solves problems as they arise and takes appropriate action, without having to consult with others. Needs to be told constantly that he will perform well. Seeks constant approvals from others. Likes to be appreciated to such an extent that he modifies his views to suit what the other person might like |
Level 1 | Does not make his views know if he feels that it is against the normal trend in the room. Is not sure about whether he is right or wrong most of the times. Always thinks that the other person might be correct, even when he has data with him. Does not make his presence felt, but waits for introduction to be made. |
[/offshore_accordion_panel][/offshore_accordion]