Cornell University Skills for Success

• Shows respect for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs in reference to areas such as ethnicity, race, gender, creed, and sexual orientation
• Promotes cooperation and a welcoming environment for all
• Works to understand the perspectives brought by all individuals
• Pursues knowledge of diversity and inclusiveness

• Is flexible, open and receptive to new ideas and approaches
• Adapts to changing priorities, situations and demands
• Handles multiple tasks and priorities
• Modifies one's preferred way of doing things

• Enhances personal knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Anticipates and adapts to technological advances as needed
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning
• Seeks and acts upon performance feedback

• Demonstrates the ability to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Shares knowledge and information
• Asks questions and offers input for positive results

• Builds working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of others
• Offers assistance, support, and feedback to others
• Works effectively and cooperatively with others

• Is approachable/accessible to others
• Reaches out to be helpful in a timely and responsive manner
• Strives to satisfy one’s external and/or internal customers
• Is diplomatic, courteous, and welcoming

• Demonstrates accountability in all work responsibilities
• Exercises sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the university
• Exercises appropriate confidentiality in all aspects of work
• Shows commitment to work and to consequences of own actions

• Shows initiative, anticipates needs and takes actions
• Demonstrates innovation, creativity and informed risk-taking
• Engages in problem-solving; suggests ways to improve performance and be more efficient
• Strives to achieve individual, unit, and university goals

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