GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Building Coalitions and CommunicationsIntroductionThis section lists core supervisory competencies required for buildingcoalitions and communications.OralcommunicationListens effectively and clarifies information.Makes clear and convincing oral presentations.Facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of opencommunications.WrittencommunicationExpresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing, and organizedmanner.Reviews and critiques the writing of others in a constructive and substantivemanner.Influencingand negotiatingPersuades others.Builds consensus through give and take.Gains cooperation to obtain information and accomplish goals.Facilitates “win-win” situations.PartneringDevelops networks and builds alliances.Engages in cross-functional activities.Collaborates across boundaries.Finds common ground with a range of stakeholders.Uses contacts to build or strengthen internal support bases.Political savvyIdentifies internal and external politics that affect work of the organization.Approaches each problem situation with a clear perception of organizationaland political reality.Recognizes impact of alternative courses of action.InterpersonalskillsConsiders and responds to needs, feelings, and capabilities of different peoplein different situations.Is tactful, compassionate, and sensitive.Treats others with respect.NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook F-5