Behavioural attributes templates
Download the relevant self-assessment template to review current behaviours and identify opportunities for development. These can be compiled and recorded in a Personal Development Plan (Word).
This tool has been designed as a flexible resource and the positive indicators are intended for use as a guide. They are not exhaustive and not all indicators will be applicable to all roles within a grade.
Click on the relevant grade number to download the template.
October 2025 note: the Word documents have been temporarily removed, whilst they are updated.
This grid shows which levels may be most appropriate to each grade.
| Grade | Communication | Relationship building | Valuing diversity | Achieving results | Strategic focus | People development | Negotiating and influencing | Innovation and change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 (Word) | D | D | A | D | D | D | D | D |
| Grade 2 (Word) | D | D | A | D | D | D | D | D |
| Grade 3 (Word) | D | D | A | D | D | D | D | D |
| Grade 4 (Word) | C | C | A | D | D | D | D | D |
| Grade 5 (Word) | C | C | A | C | D | C | D | C |
| Grade 6 (Word) | C | C | A | C | C | C | C | C |
| Grade 7 (Word) | C | B | A | B | C | C | C | C |
| Grade 8 (Word) | B | B | A | B | B | B | C | B |
| Grade 9 (Word) | B | B | A | B | B | B | B | B |
| Grade 10 (Word) | B | A | A | A | B | B | B | B |
| Grade 11 (Word) | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A |
| Grade 12 (Word) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Behavioural Attribute Framework pdf.
See Learning opportunities for details of activities and support to meet development needs.