Viper Behaviours.
Viper Behaviours, Proficiency Scale and Competency Framework
Across Viper, we feel it is important for everyone to appreciate what is expected of them and how each role should perform against each of Viper’s Behaviours. This process aids in the self-evaluation of employees against set criteria within their roles.
Employees can establish their performance against the ideal and discuss this with their line manager as part of the performance management process.
If the employee exceeds a proficiency tier, this will give the line manager an opportunity to celebrate the employee’s contribution and hard work. Equally, if an employee struggles in an area, the line manager can identify ways to support them to aid improvement.
Viper has four key behaviours, each incorporating six competency areas, which are: Think Things Through, Get Things Done, Try New Things and Support ‘Team First.’
Explore the Viper Behaviours
Think Things Through.
‘think’ Verb (Reason)
‘To use the brain to plan something, solve a problem, understand a situation.’
Try New Things.
‘try’ Verb (Test)
‘To test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it works.’
Support ‘Team First’.
‘support’ Verb (Encourage)
‘To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed.’
Each of these behaviours is classified by 5 proficiency tiers, which represent a minimum standard of behaviour expected from an employee at that level. Tiers are assigned to roles based on a benchmark of behaviours that are expected from a role in accordance with factors such as level of responsibility, experience required for the role, etc.
The proficiency scale is an instrument used to measure someone’s ability to demonstrate competency on the job. The scale captures a wide range of ability levels and organizes them into five tiers, from ‘Fundamental Awareness’ to ‘Expert’. The proficiency scale is used in combination with the Competency Framework for each role. This scale serves as the guide to understanding the expected proficiency tier of top performers at each role tier.
Within Viper, each role has been allocated to a level within the business, and this has been mapped against the following tiers on the proficiency scale to indicate the minimum expected for that role.
Proficiency Scale.
Below is an outline of the proficiency scale used within Viper. The expected proficiency tier for each role within Viper can be found on the job description for that role.
Competency Framework.
Think Things Through.
Expected Competencies: Thoughtful & Considered, Owns the Problem, Understands all the information, Trusted to do the right thing, Explains clearly and Willing to be challenged.
Get Things Done.
Expected Competencies: Delivers results, Takes the initiative, Accountable, Produces quality work, Right first time, & Tenacious and persistent.
Try New Things.
Expected Competencies: Curious & inquisitive, Innovative, Willing to try different approaches, Brings solutions not problems, Challenges the status quo & Champions change and improvements.
Supports ‘Team First’.
Expected Competencies: Supports teammates, Positive impact, Collaborative, Friendly & open, Backs team decisions, and Thinks ‘team first’
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If you have any queries regarding the Viper Behaviours, Proficiency Scale or Competency Framework, please contact HR.administration@viperinnovations.com