Self-Confidence
Belief in own capability to accomplish a task and being able to express confidence in dealing with challenging circumstances, without being arrogant or boastful.
Type
Behavioural
Competency Area
Ethics
Levels
Acts confidently within job role
Confidently performs the tasks within the job role
Presents oneself well
Executes activities with minimal supervision
Displays the willingness to take up additional responsibilities
Continues to act confidently beyond the limits of job role
Makes job-related decisions on his or her own, keeping in mind civil services’ values
Able to say ‘No’ to all backed by a strong reason
Acts confidently when the outcome benefits the public good, even when peers or partners disagree
Presents own point of view clearly and confidently in front of others
States confidence in own ability
Exhibits expertise and believes in own ability to get the work done
Explicitly demonstrates confidence in own judgment
Accepts responsibility for the consequences
Able to articulate own point of view confidently and clearly even when in disagreement with others
Takes on challenges
Gets excited by challenging assignments
Expresses own point of view clearly, confidently and politely when in disagreement with senior officers, stakeholders, or others in power
Acts in the favour of larger public good without being afraid of consequences
Is confident under extremely challenging situations
Willingly takes on extremely challenging (that is, personally risky) tasks
Challenges the status quo and is not afraid to take action, as long as the outcome is for the betterment of the community
Remains positive even under stressful conditions
Explores multiple ways to overcome the challenge at hand