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Competency:
Networking
Competency Definition:
The ability to build and maintain relationships across internal and external networks.
Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs:
N - 26
Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency
Forming
Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
- Struggles to initiate or maintain professional relationships; interactions remain surface-level or transactional
- Uses disorganized or vague language that makes it difficult to connect with others
- Fails to use personal or professional networks for insights, resources, or support
- Does not follow up after initial meetings or conversations; connections weaken or lapse over time
- Struggles to engage in networking opportunities, resulting in low visibility and missed connections
- Avoids offering help, insight, or resources to others, creating one-sided or self-serving interactions
Improving
Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent
Successful
Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
- Builds relationships that are professional and based on more than one-time exchanges
- Adjusts language, tone, and format to suit the audience and promote shared understanding across roles and situations
- Uses personal and professional networks to share information, exchange input, and seek support when needed
- Follows up after meetings to sustain relationships and demonstrate genuine interest
- Participates in networking opportunities and initiates meaningful conversations with new contacts
- Offers help or shares knowledge with others, fostering balanced, reciprocal relationships
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.
- Builds strong, trust-based relationships across teams, organizations, or sectors that lead to long-term collaboration
- Tailors communication to individual and cultural differences, fostering rapport and building trust in diverse settings
- Proactively uses networks to build partnerships, uncover new opportunities, and advance shared goals
- Strengthens relationships by following up with purpose, offering ideas, connections, or projects that create mutual value
- Proactively cultivates a visible presence across relevant professional communities and seeks connections that support long-term collaboration and shared goals
- Adds value to networks by connecting people, sharing insights, and contributing to others' success
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