Innovation and Initiative Competency

Innovation / Initiative
Using information from a variety of sources, identifying immediate action needed to address current issues, seizing the opportunity to enhance performance and advance horizontal/vertical goals. Attending to imminent issues while maintaining an awareness of emerging opportunities.

Behaviours include:
• Identifying immediate action needed
• Addressing current issues
• Addressing imminent issues or opportunities
• Seizing opportunities to enhance organizational performance/advancing organizational goals
• Addressing future opportunities

PMC Open Enrollment Workshops addressing this competency:
Active Listening Skills
Advanced Business Writing
Advanced Presentation Skills
Assertiveness and Conflict Resolution
Business Writing for Impact and Influence
Communicating for Results
Creativity and Innovation for the Workplace
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Effective Decision-Making
Dealing with Difficult Behaviours
Effective Communication Using the Power of Applied Improvisation
Effective Meeting and Event Planning
Financial Planning for Retirement
Getting Organized and In Control
Integrated Risk Management
Life Planning for Retirement
Making the Transition from Co-Worker to Team Leader
Management Skills for Administrative Professionals
Managing for Superior Results I: The Fundamentals of Supervision
Managing for Superior Results II: From Manager to Leader
Policy Analysis Toolbox – Part 1
Policy Analysis Toolbox – Part 2
Powerful Coaching Skills: How to Create a High Performing Team
Powerful Negotiation Skills
Practical Time and Workload Management
Project Management 101
Skills for Effective Presentations
Strategic Thinking
Techniques for the Occasional Trainer
The Outstanding Administrative Assistant
Women’s Transformational Leadership Certificate Program