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Example of a candidate’s consolidated results (all capabilities assessed)

Capability group Capability Cognitive ability (/5) Written activity (/5) Role play (/5) Structured interview (/5) Final rating (/5)
Personal attributes Display Resilience and Courage *   5 3   4.0
Personal attributes Act with Integrity *     4 4 4.0
Personal attributes Manage Self     4 3 3.5
Personal attributes Value Diversity and Inclusion       3 3.0
Relationships Communicate Effectively * 4 5   3 4.0
Relationships Commit to Customer Service   4     4.0
Relationships Work Collaboratively       4 4.0
Relationships Influence and Negotiate *     4 4 4.0
Results Deliver Results     4   4.0
Results Plan and Prioritise   4     4.0
Results Think and Solve Problems * 4 4 5   4.3
Results Demonstrate Accountability     4   4.0
Business enablers Finance   2     2.0
Business enablers Technology   4     4.0
Business enablers Procurement and Contract Management   2     2.0
Business enablers Project Management *     4 4 4.0
People management Manage and Develop People       4 4.0
People management Inspire Direction and Purpose       3 3.0
People management Optimise Business Outcomes   4     4.0
People management Manage Reform and Change *   4   2 3.0
  * Indicates a focus capability       Overall score
( /100)
72.8

 

Rating scale

  1. Significant development required ( None of the behavioural indicators were seen. The candidate did not demonstrate competence in the capability at this level and would need significant development)
  2. Development required (Few behavioural indicators were seen. The candidate would require development on this capability)
  3. Meets requirements (A satisfactory number of indicators were seen. The candidate provided a satisfactory response which met the pre-established standards for this capability)
  4. Likely to be strength (Most behavioural indicators were seen. The candidate provided a thorough response which clearly demonstrated capability at this level)
  5. Very likely to be a strength ( All behavioural indicators were seen. The candidate provided an excellent response demonstrating consistent application of capability at this level and could mentor others)