Working Together means Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
Show challenge and compromise, genuine support for wellbeing, use of diverse experience and action against unacceptable behaviour.
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What are the Working Together criteria at Grade 7?
- “Actively build and maintain a network of colleagues and contacts to achieve progress on shared objectives.”
- “Challenge assumptions while being willing to compromise if beneficial to progress.”
- “Build strong interpersonal relationships and show genuine care for colleagues.”
- “Ensure consideration and support for the wellbeing of yourself and individuals throughout the team.”
- “Understand the varying needs of the team to ensure they are supported and their experiences are utilised.”
- “Create an inclusive working environment where all opinions and challenges are taken into account and bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable.”
- “Remain available and approachable to all colleagues and be receptive to new ideas.”
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Set the strategic or delivery context quickly.
State your responsibility and the decision or outcome you owned.
Explain evidence, options, challenge, influence, risk and what you personally did.
Show the wider outcome, assurance, service value or learning.
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