Category: Self

Competency: Accepting Direction

Competency Definition: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs: ADi - 26


Accepting Direction

Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency

Forming


Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
  • Struggles to follow guidance or instructions
  • Displays resistance or negative attitude when receiving direction
  • Responds defensively or dismissively to feedback
  • Struggles to complete tasks as assigned; requires reminders to complete assigned tasks

Improving


Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent

Successful


Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
  • Follows guidance or instructions
  • Responds cooperatively to guidance or instructions
  • Accepts and applies feedback
  • Performs tasks and duties as assigned

Exceeds


Applies the competency independently in challenging or high-impact situations, adding value or insight

Exceptional


Demonstrates subject-matter expertise, serves as a role model, and elevates standards.
  • Recognizes ambiguous or conflicting instructions and asks targeted questions to complete tasks to expectations
  • Engages with guidance by asking clarifying questions and offering improvements when appropriate
  • Seeks out feedback and integrates it into one's work
  • Anticipates needs to exceed expectations when completing tasks and duties