Georgia best competencies
attitude (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •demonstrate a positive, optimistic
outlook• take responsibility for actions• use appropriate language• avoid gossip •show
politeness• smile on a regular basis• to be enthusiastic and self-confident• take direction• be
eager and motivated to complete tasks.
initiative (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •be productive and show ambition• go
above and beyond the minimum job requirements• voluntarily start projects• attempt non-routine
jobs and tasks• establish credibility• to be able to work independently• complete assigned tasks
efficiently, effectively and timely• work towards goals.
flexibility (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •adapt• display a teachable heart and
willingness to change or compromise• receptive to new information• learn from mistakes for the
benefit of self and the employer.
organization (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •manage both one's self and one's
own time and the time of others •use resources effectively; plan and prioritize work and personal
life to meet goals and deadlines• overcome procrastination.
discipline (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •follow the chain of command•
demonstrate good character• to be even tempered; behave appropriately• accept unavoidable
interruptions and pressure• the ability to pay attention to details• display a high level of
concentration even when assigned an unpleasant task• demonstrate grit and resilience.
integrity (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •demonstrate moral, ethical, loyal,
trustworthy, and honest behavior• accountable and dependable• play fair •maintain
confidentiality• do the right thing even when no one is looking• produce quality work• fulfill the
mission of the organization• define personal values versus what is valued.
respect (interactions with others) - ANS-The ability to: •acknowledge and appreciate the
opinions, property, and rights of others• value diversity and cultural differences• respond
appropriately to those in authority• respond to feedback unemotionally and nondefensively•
negotiate diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace issues• acknowledge the
economic, political, and social relationships that impact multiple levels of an organization•
intervene when others demonstrate negative attitudes or disrespect and help them recognize
the inappropriateness of their behavior.
effective communication (interactions with others) - ANS-The ability to: •display appropriate
listening, nonverbal, verbal, interpersonal, and written skills• send a consistent, clear, concise,
and courteous message that is easily understood by the receiving party• ask questions, clarify
or summarize, and provide feedback to ensure the message has been understood• read and
attitude (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •demonstrate a positive, optimistic
outlook• take responsibility for actions• use appropriate language• avoid gossip •show
politeness• smile on a regular basis• to be enthusiastic and self-confident• take direction• be
eager and motivated to complete tasks.
initiative (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •be productive and show ambition• go
above and beyond the minimum job requirements• voluntarily start projects• attempt non-routine
jobs and tasks• establish credibility• to be able to work independently• complete assigned tasks
efficiently, effectively and timely• work towards goals.
flexibility (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •adapt• display a teachable heart and
willingness to change or compromise• receptive to new information• learn from mistakes for the
benefit of self and the employer.
organization (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •manage both one's self and one's
own time and the time of others •use resources effectively; plan and prioritize work and personal
life to meet goals and deadlines• overcome procrastination.
discipline (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •follow the chain of command•
demonstrate good character• to be even tempered; behave appropriately• accept unavoidable
interruptions and pressure• the ability to pay attention to details• display a high level of
concentration even when assigned an unpleasant task• demonstrate grit and resilience.
integrity (personal characteristics) - ANS-The ability to: •demonstrate moral, ethical, loyal,
trustworthy, and honest behavior• accountable and dependable• play fair •maintain
confidentiality• do the right thing even when no one is looking• produce quality work• fulfill the
mission of the organization• define personal values versus what is valued.
respect (interactions with others) - ANS-The ability to: •acknowledge and appreciate the
opinions, property, and rights of others• value diversity and cultural differences• respond
appropriately to those in authority• respond to feedback unemotionally and nondefensively•
negotiate diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace issues• acknowledge the
economic, political, and social relationships that impact multiple levels of an organization•
intervene when others demonstrate negative attitudes or disrespect and help them recognize
the inappropriateness of their behavior.
effective communication (interactions with others) - ANS-The ability to: •display appropriate
listening, nonverbal, verbal, interpersonal, and written skills• send a consistent, clear, concise,
and courteous message that is easily understood by the receiving party• ask questions, clarify
or summarize, and provide feedback to ensure the message has been understood• read and
