Statements Sample
Statement Target Current Gap
1 Share a sense of purpose 5.13 4 1.13
2 Communicate openly and honestly 5.22 4.57 0.65
3 Demonstrate trust in and respect for others 4.87 3.96 0.91
4 Maintain high standards of excellence 5.43 4.65 0.78
5 Develop knowledge and skills 4.26 4 0.26
6 Expect to be rewarded for performance 4.26 3.87 0.39
7 Accept different viewpoints 4.13 2.39 1.74
8 Exceed customers' expectations 4.96 4.87 0.09
9 Pay attention to details 3.83 4.13 0.3
10 Reprimand Failure 2.48 3.04 0.57
11 Focus on facts and figures 3.61 4.43 0.83
12 Pay attention to hierarchy and status 2.39 4 1.61
13 Be reliable 5.09 4.65 0.43
14 Use proven methods 3.74 5.09 1.35
15 Comply with directions and rules 3.78 4.13 0.35
16 Be organized 4.61 3.61 1
17 Develop new products/services 3.91 3.04 0.87
18 Be free to act independently 4.52 5.17 0.65
19 Challenge the status quo 3.35 2.65 0.7
20 Anticipate customers' needs 4.61 5.17 0.57
21 Focus on long-term goals 4.74 4.09 0.65
22 Adapt easily to new circumstances 4.13 3.09 1.04
23 Strive to be a pioneer 3.7 2.7 1
24 Focus on continuous improvement 4.74 3.43 1.3
25 Be quick to take advantage of opportunities 4.48 4.39 0.09
26 Pursue aggressive goals 4.04 3.57 0.48
27 Compete with peers 2.39 3.7 1.3
28 Be results-oriented 4.96 5.78 0.83
29 Focus on short term competitive success 3 3.91 0.91
30 Work long hours 2.74 3.74 1
31 Be decisive 3.61 3.87 0.26
32 Seek personal success 4.74 5.09 0.35
33 Be a team player 5 4.17 0.83
34 Conform to organization's image 3.52 3.91 0.39
35 View co-workers as friends 3.57 4.39 0.83
36 Help others grow and develop 4.22 3.17 1.04
37 Cover the mistakes of others 2.52 3 0.48
38 Expect long-term employment 4 4.83 0.83
39 Avoid conflict 2.48 4 1.52
40 Sacrifice for the good of the company 3.26 3.74 0.48