PLANNING AND ORGANIZING

Planning and Organizing -- Establishing a course of action for self or others to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments for personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.

Many jobs require people who can plan and organize for themselves and others. This includes setting goals, budgeting time, setting priorities, allowing enough time for activities, and being aware of how activities relate.

Key Behaviors:

• Uses a "to do" list, task plans, calendar, or similar planning device.

• Sets measurable Results Expectations.

• Documents important tasks or activities to achieve required results.

• Uses time well in carrying out responsibilities.

• Distinguishes between what is urgent and what is not in setting priorities.

• Schedules work to make sure everything gets done.

• Asks supervisor for help with priorities or schedules.

• Checks others' action plans to make sure that all activities within the work group are coordinated to accomplish objectives.

Key Words -- plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, priority, sequence, timetable, flow, contingencies, agenda

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