DIMENSIONS
I.
COMMUNICATION DIMENSIONS
Oral Communication: Effective expression in individual or group situations when given
time to prepare and when speaking extemporaneously (includes organization, gestures and
nonverbal communication). This dimension includes behavior related to how messages are
delivered—not the content of communications.
Written Communication: Clear expression of ideas in writing and in good grammatical form
(includes the plan or format of the communication). This dimension concerns the clarity
and manner of expression in writing—not the content of communication.
II.
DECISION-MAKING DIMENSIONS
Analysis: Identifying issues and problems, securing relevant information, relating and
comparing data from different sources and identifying cause/effect relationships.
Judgment: Developing alternative courses of action and making decisions which reflect
factual information, are based on logical assumptions, and take organization resources
into consideration.
Decisiveness: Readiness to make decisions, render judgments, take actions or commit
oneself.
Extra-Organizational Sensitivity: Perceiving the impact and the implication of decisions
on various ethnic groups; understanding of and sensitivity to various cultural and ethnic
groups.
III.
MANAGEMENT DIMENSIONS
Planning and Organizing: Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to
accomplish a specific goal; planning the proper assignment of personnel and appropriate
allocation of resources.
Delegation and Follow-up: Using staff fully and effectively; allocating decision-making
and other responsibilities to the appropriate staff member with follow-up.
IV.
INTERPERSONAL DIMENSIONS
Development of Staff Members: Developing the skills and competencies of staff members;
assessing career potential; providing development and training activities to enhance
performance in current and future jobs.
Leadership and Influence: Utilizing appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in
guiding individuals and groups toward task accomplishment; building cohesiveness and
cooperation among members of the school community; facilitating group process and the
resolution of conflict.
Instructional Leadership: Combining a knowledge of instructional method with an appropriate
interpersonal style to systematically assess needs and develop and implement an instructional
program that fully responds to identified needs and goals and monitor its effectiveness.
V.
PERSONAL DIMENSIONS
Initiative/Innovativeness: Self-starting rather than passively accepting. Taking action to achieve
goals beyond what is necessarily called for. Originating action. Developing unique and creative
solutions to complex problems.