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Competency:
Demonstrating Appreciation
Competency Definition:
The ability to express timely, specific, and sincere appreciation for others' actions, efforts, or qualities.
Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs:
DAp - 26
Demonstrating Appreciation
Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency
Forming
Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
- Struggles to express appreciation at the right time or misses appropriate opportunities
- Gives vague or generic feedback that lacks connection to the person’s specific actions or qualities
- Appreciation feels situational or reactive, lacking intent or reinforcement
- Fails to adjust appreciation to the context or individual preferences, causing discomfort
Improving
Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent
Successful
Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
- Expresses appreciation within a reasonable timeframe
- Offers specific feedback that acknowledges others’ efforts or contributions
- Demonstrates appreciation in a deliberate and thoughtful manner
- Adjusts tone and delivery of appreciation based on context and individual cues
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.
- Proactively and thoughtfully expresses appreciation in the moment, maximizing its relevance and impact
- Provides detailed feedback that highlights what was appreciated and why, reflecting deep awareness of individual impact
- Makes recognition a natural part of interactions; fosters a broader culture of gratitude by leading through example
- Delivers appreciation in personalized, meaningful ways that uplift morale and reinforce belonging
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