How Smart Are You?
By Barbara Brown, Ph.D.

For speedy recognition and advancement, you must link contributions to bottom-line results.   Test your knowledge; then use this information to highlight your value-added contributions:

Answer True (T) or False (F)

_____ 1.  I know my organization's mission, vision, and values statements.

_____ 2.  I know how all services relate to the mission, vision, and values.

_____ 3. I know how all products relate to the mission, vision, and values.

_____ 4. I know all information contained in my organization's strategic plan.

_____ 5. I know the short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals for my immediate office.

_____ 6. I know how all activities in my immediate office facilitate achievement of the mission, vision, values, and goals.

_____ 7.  I know how my performance contributes to delivery of products and services.

_____ 8.  I know which of my skills allow for outstanding performance in critical goal-related areas.

_____ 9. I know the additional skills needed to maintain high levels of performance in critical goal-related areas.

Score: For every False (F) answer, obtain the information you need to know.

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