Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating

Increasing Capability Levels

Level 1

• Effectively prioritizes own work such that she/he is prepared and able to meet work objectives.
• Efficiently uses his/her time.
• Organizes resources to complete his/her projects efficiently and on time.
• Effectively participates in routine planning activities related to his/her work.
• Keeps appropriate people informed about progress on tasks/projects.

Level 2

• Manages own time and that of others efficiently, focusing on the things that are important.
• Demonstrates preparedness by developing sound plans and determining the length and complexity of tasks, processes, and projects.
• Effectively implements and monitors moderately complex plans/schedules, such that tasks/projects are consistently completed on time and in accordance with objectives
• Keeps appropriate people well informed of plans, progress, and decisions
• Recognizes problems and takes corrective action to prevent undesirable outcomes.

Level 3

• Provides high-level value in helping groups plan, organize, and coordinate their work effectively.
• Develops efficient work plans for complex projects involving many groups, and effectively implements and coordinates these plans.
• Demonstrates a keen understanding of the relationships among various components of large-scale programs that cut across groups, organizing them such that limited resources are used most effectively.
• Is prepared for, anticipates, and effectively deals with problems and roadblocks.

Level 4

• Assigns priorities to multiple competing and important activities quickly and effectively.
• Expertly devises and drives the most complex or difficult plans involving multiple organizations and having a significant impact on ASU’s business.
• Demonstrates a keen understanding of the relationships between different organizations.
• Takes timely, strategic actions in designing and leading groups and organizations to facilitate their working together effectively.
• Is always planful and prepared, anticipates the impact of industry trends, and develops strategic plans in the best interest of the company.

Overusing Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating

May leave out the human element of work; may seem too structured, rigid, or over controlling; may be inflexible and have trouble with rapid change; may not be tolerant of normal chaos; may not be open to suggestions and input; may lose his/her composure when things do not go as planned.

Underusing Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating

Doesn’t follow an orderly method of setting goals and laying out work; may be uncomfortable with structure and process flow; may not have the patience to establish goals and objectives, scope out difficulties, plan for task completion; may rely too much on self;