ACE Conversation
Ability:
- Results
- Past Work Experience
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Comfort with Uncertainty, Ambiguity, or Complexity
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Credentials
- Singular skill or expertise
Ambition:
- Asked for stretch assignments/growth opportunities
- Expressed interest in taking on more responsibility
- Expressed interest in advancing to the next level
- Embraces work outside his/her comfort zone
- Expressed interest in a leadership role
Commitment:
- Initiative
- “Lead with a yes” mentality
- Availability for special/extra assignments
- Never satisfied with the status quo
Connections:
- Network extends across divisions/business units
- Extent of vertical relationships
- Ability to drive results through other people
- Extent of relationship with external stakeholders
- Network includes individuals unlike themselves
Executive Presence:
- Confidence
- Credibility
- Speaking/presenting skills
- Ability to command a room
- Charisma/ability to attract followers
- Appropriate appearance
Emotional Intelligence:
- Self-awareness
- Openness to feedback
- Listening skills
- Capacity for empathy
- Cultural competence