Seeking Information/ Desire for Knowledge
An underlying curiosity to know more about things, people, or issue. This includes “digging” for exact information and keeping up-to-date with relevant knowledge.
Type
Behavioural
COD
Department of Personnel and Training DoPT
Levels
Basic
Maintains up-to-date knowledge about circulars, department specific SOPs, memorandums and rulings etc that are required to perform everyday tasks
Maintains proper records of all documentation in order to have easy access to information for reference
Proficient
Deep dives into policies and procedures in the related work area
Proactively reads any relevant reading material in order to keep abreast of developments in the work area
Tracks any local or national developments that will impact work area
Identifies and makes the most of learning opportunities (for e.g. attending workshops & training programs) to improve knowledge
Advanced
Draws opportunities for learning from day to day experience
Seeks to enhance knowledge through interaction with experts and by reading articles and journals with a wide coverage
Consults closely with other Departments and relevant stakeholders to develop broader understanding
Takes up challenging assignments to develop more knowledge and experience
Stays up-to-date with global best practices and looks for opportunities for their implementation
Encourages team members to share their work experiences with each other regularly
Expert
Is identified as a thought leader and publishes articles in newspapers, journals etc in their field of work
Suggests strategies to develop Departments’/Civil Services’ overall knowledge base
Creates an environment that is open to knowledge sharing and learning