How strong is your Domain Brain? Use this self assessment to evaluate your BOLD Brain Competencies.

1. Combines a strong foundation of functional and product knowledge
with humility and curiosity, to fuel a hunger for continuous learning
and debate.
Building Proficient Expert StrategistNew/Emerging
Fill in the bubble in the column that best describes your current skill level for each competency.
You can use this assessment to collect 360 feedback from others as well.
Buildsastrongfoundationofsubject matter expertise andissoughtoutfordomainguidance
withinhis/herprofessionalcommunity.
Providesdomainguidance and coaching toothers;encouragesandfacilitates openknowledge
sharing.
Makessound domain decisions basedondepthofexperience,dataanalysis,wisdomandjudge-
ment;considersexternalinputandalternativeapproachestofindthebestpossiblesolution.
Makesitaprioritytomaintain current and complete domain knowledge,demonstratesconfident
curiosity tolearnfromothersandrefusestodeclareoneselfan“expert.”
Embraces change andadjuststoeach“newnormal”withpositiveoutlook,graceandgusto;views
challenge,discomfortandcriticism asinspirationtogrowandencouragesotherstodothesame.
Encouragesandsupports experimentation asameanstoinnovationandadvancement;creates
opportunityforandcelebrates“productivefailure.”
Remainsopentonewpossibilitiesanddivergentthinking;welcomes dissent, debate and dialog
tochallengewhathe/shepresumestoknow.
Decouplesexpertisefromego;accepts not having all the answers, openlyseekshelpand
courageously admitsmistakes.
Total number of filled bubbles in eachcolumn
Myself-assessment –An intuitive and honest read of your current level of competency
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2. Assess your BOLD competencies
Competency levels
Utilizethedefinitions andtoolsonthefollowing pagestocompleteaself-assessmentofyourcurrentBOLDcompetencies.Youcanalsousethetooltorequest360
feedbackfromleaders,peers,and/or directreports,whichwill provideyouwithawell-roundedviewofyourcurrentcompetencylevel.RememberthatBOLD
competencyexpectationsvarybycareerstage,sodon’tbeconcernedif you’renot anExpertorStategist(yet)inoneormoreBOLDBrains!
New &
Emerging
Has developed
fundamental
knowledge and
occasionally
demonstratesthe
competency.
Building
Demonstrates the
competency
regularly, with
occasional support.
Proficient
Consistently and
independently
demonstratesthe
competency.
Expert
Is a role model of
the competency who
proactively coaches
others.
Strategist
Is a recognized expert
of the competency
who inspires others,
while providing
thought leadershipto
shape and evolve the
competency.
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