Individual excellence

IC5 - Staff

Expectations: At this level, your individual achievement should reflect a mastery of your domain and the ability to consistently deliver outstanding results. You're expected to drive initiatives that have a significant impact on the organisation.

Examples:

• Lead high-impact projects that result in measurable and meaningful outcomes for the organisation.
• Apply your deep expertise to solve complex challenges within your domain.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the professional development of junior team members through mentorship and coaching.

IC6 - Principal

Expectations: As you progress into this level, your alignment with the company's culture extends beyond your team and impacts the broader organization. Actively contribute to defining and refining the company's culture through leadership and advocacy. Your actions should inspire others to embody the company's values in their work.

Examples:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance the company's culture and values.
• Mentor emerging leaders on how to champion the company's behaviours and values effectively.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide input on cultural strategies and initiatives.
• Act as a spokesperson for the company's culture in industry events and conferences.

<aside> <img src="/icons/golf_green.svg" alt="/icons/golf_green.svg" width="40px" /> Advice to advance: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, and share your expertise with others.

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Team collaboration

IC5 - Staff

Expectations: Your collaboration efforts should now span beyond your immediate team. Actively foster relationships with colleagues from different departments to achieve common goals. As an experienced contributor, you're relied upon for guidance and your ability to collaborate effectively is crucial.

Examples:

• Drive initiatives that require collaboration between multiple teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Serve as a mentor for junior team members, providing continuous guidance and support for their career development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic projects, effectively translating their vision into actionable plans.
• Lead the organisation of team-wide events or workshops that promote collaboration and skill-sharing.

IC6 - Principal

Expectations: As an IC5, your individual achievement should extend beyond your immediate team, influencing the broader organisation. You're expected to drive initiatives that shape the strategic direction of your domain. Focus on continuous learning and skill development to stay ahead of industry trends.

Examples:

• Drive cross-functional initiatives that have a transformative impact on the organisation.
• Consistently exceed performance expectations by delivering results that exceed targets.
• Mentor colleagues across teams, sharing your advanced expertise and insights.
• Actively engage in thought leadership within your domain, such as speaking at industry events or publishing articles.

<aside> <img src="/icons/golf_green.svg" alt="/icons/golf_green.svg" width="40px" /> Advice to advance: Look for opportunities to lead larger and longer-term cross-functional initiatives, and support the growth of your direct reports.

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Company alignment

IC5 - Staff

Expectations: Your alignment with the company's culture should be deeply ingrained in your professional identity. You're expected to actively contribute to shaping the company's culture by championing core behaviours and values.

Examples:

• Serve as a cultural ambassador by mentoring colleagues on the company's values and behaviours.
• Lead by example in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Drive initiatives that contribute to the company's reputation as a positive and ethical organisation.
• Participate in industry events as a representative of the company's culture and values.

IC6 - Principal

Expectations: As you progress into this level, your alignment with the company's culture extends beyond your team and impacts the broader organization. Actively contribute to defining and refining the company's culture through leadership and advocacy. Your actions should inspire others to embody the company's values in their work.

Examples:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance the company's culture and values.
• Mentor emerging leaders on how to champion the company's behaviours and values effectively.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide input on cultural strategies and initiatives.
• Act as a spokesperson for the company's culture in industry events and conferences.

<aside> <img src="/icons/golf_green.svg" alt="/icons/golf_green.svg" width="40px" /> Advice to advance: Look for opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen the company's internal and external reputation.

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