Category: Results

Competency: Driving Vision and Purpose

Competency Definition: The ability to create and communicate a compelling direction that motivates others and aligns with long-term goals.

Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs: DVP - 26


Driving Vision and Purpose

Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency

Forming


Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
  • Struggles to articulate a future direction that reflects organizational values or priorities
  • Develops goals that are poorly defined, disconnected from broader priorities, or lack long-term direction
  • Uses ineffective communication methods to share vision or priorities
  • Struggles to inspire or motivate others to engage and commit to the vision and purpose
  • Resists adapting vision or goals in response to feedback or changing needs

Improving


Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent

Successful


Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
  • Creates a relevant vision that aligns with organizational objectives
  • Develops specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound (SMART) goals that support long-term direction and guide day-to-day progress
  • Uses appropriate and varied communication channels
  • Motivates others to engage with the vision and purpose
  • Shows willingness to improve and adjust vision, goals, and strategies

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.
  • Develops a compelling vision that is forward-thinking and strategically aligned with organizational objectives
  • Aligns long-term goals with strategic priorities and uses them to generate momentum and accountability
  • Tailors communication strategies to diverse stakeholders; seeks feedback to strengthen shared ownership
  • Creates a sense of shared purpose that sustains commitment even during change or uncertainty
  • Proactively evolves direction in response to public needs, policy shifts, or emerging trends