Develops a clear direction and "picture" for the future of the business. Creates a long term, big picture view of the business. Creates a climate that supports future based thinking, analysis, and decision-making.

Focuses on bottom-line results and achievement of goals. Sets and pursues aggressive business goals. Monitors and addresses team and organizational performance issues.

Allocates financial and human resources to acquire and utilize the most appropriate technologies in information, communication and operational systems for competitive advantage.

Understands and applies key financial information in the development of strategy, allocation of resources, capital expenditures, and overall corporate decision-making. Effectively allocates resources through the development and analysis of income and expense budgets.

Maximizes value by ensuring that all decisions and practices add superior value. Effectively builds cross-functional capabilities through strategic alliances. Effectively encourages cross-functional partnerships in achieving corporate goals.

Is a consummate consumer of industry information. Frequently attends seminars, conferences, classes, and other educational opportunities to deepen industry knowledge. Teaches (shares) with others information, knowledge, and industry best practices.

Understands the dynamics of political systems and power relationships within the organization. Strategically asserts political power and influence to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Fosters a culture that minimizes the negative aspects of political infighting.

Analyzes situations, identifies alternative solutions, and develops specific actions; Gathers and utilizes available information in order to understand and solve organizational issues and problems.

Makes high quality decisions when required. Thinks and plans strategically.

Ability to initiate and cultivate strategic internal and external networking relationships that foster both individual and organizational goals. Builds and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Inspires extraordinary performance by fostering empowerment. Motivates others to achieve superior business performance by supporting autonomy and independence. Supports risk taking and innovation.

Ability to create and develop motivated, cohesive, and high performance teams.

Ability to effectively manage interpersonal relations in a cooperative, sensitive and collaborative manner. Seeks to listen and understand diverse viewpoints; Expresses sensitivity and empathy towards others.

Ability to present individual and organizational viewpoints to groups in a clear and persuasive manner. Ability to express written thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner. Ability to convey oral thoughts & ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to negotiate and effectively resolve interpersonal differences with others. Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and approaches in facilitating a group towards task achievement

Ability to attract, develop and retain talent. Ability to coach, train and develop others.

Seeks opportunities to expand existing businesses. Take strategic risks in entering new markets, developing new products, and funding new business ventures.

Ability to identify and communicate achievable organizational strategies and initiatives. Identifies potential risks and opportunities to achieve business goals and objectives.

Drives innovation and change. Creates and inspires innovative ideas, technologies and processes. Values and creates opportunities for innovative thinking that leads to the development of new products or services. Understands the need to allocate time, energy, and financial resources to creating a culture of innovation.