Leadership and Analytical Skills: A Comprehensive List of Action Verbs and Descriptors, Lecture notes of Decision Making

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Descriptors Summary of Qualifications Examples Action Verbs Examples bullets Achiever Driven, Diligent, Intense, Self-motivated, Independent, Productive, stamina, hard- worker, dedicated, ambitious, assertive, ambitious, enterprising Productive, hard-working and dedicated to the completion of any task assigned Effective and unpressured with time-sensitive tasks Accomplished, chaired, completed, delivered, developed, expanded, facilitated, improved, increased, lowered, produced, raised, reduced Increased/raised sales by 20% in first two months of employment Regularly completed daily assignments ahead of schedule and began further tasks Arranger Orchesterator, Coordinator, Enlister, Multi- thinkinger, Organized, flexible, productive, identifies relationships, arrange for maximum productivity, strategic, attentive Organized and efficient, with a strong eye for improving current systems conducted, connected, controlled, coordinated, determined, devised, established, faciliated, implemented, organized, reviewed, streamlined Streamlined communications process between departments in a more effective manner Redesigned stock unit to maximize space usage and ease of locating items Belief Altruist, Missionary, Purpose-driven, value- oriented, driven, vision, ethical, consistent, inspirational, dependable, leader, trustworthy, faith-centered, steadfast, honest Team player who inspires colleagues and leads by example Dependable, consistent and driven by a strong code of ethics guided, influenced, Inspired, instilled, maintained, modeled, motivated, persuaded, recruited, upheld Upheld commonly ignored company policies and practices, including . . . Modeled integrity and instilled an appreciation for accuracy in new employees Consistency Equality, equity, fair, standards, people- focused, balanced, attentive, conscientious, dependable, diplomatic, systematizer, People-focused team-player with a passion for creating and maintaning equity Fair-minded and impartial supervisor who applies consistent expectations throughout his/her staff adhered, applied, arbitrated, clarified, developed, enabled, maintained, managed, mediated, organized, reinforced, reorganized, resolved, reviewed Clarified procedures personal time off requests by developing universal guidesheet for entire department Arbitrated staff disputes with non-partison decision- making tactics Deliberative Detail-oriented, data-driven decision maker, conscientious, attentive, conscientious, planner, risk-assessor, Conscientious critical-thinker who considers multiple factors in the decision-making process analyzed, anticipated, compared, considered, contemplated, critiqued, defined, detected, determined, edited, established, examined, researched Compared results to expected outcomes and adjusted approaches accordingly Examined and used customer feedback to inform updates in store practices Discipline Ogranized, consistent, structured, steadfast, time management, work independently, assertive, attentive, conscientious, dependable, planner, reliable, systematic Steadfast and reliable self-starter who is equally productive when working independently or on a team Excellent time-management skills that enable me to establish and consistently meet deadlines categorized, clarified, consolidated, controlled, defined, determined, enforced, established, maintained, Organized, prioritized, reported, reviewed Clarified standards and practices by editing handbook to include up-to-date language and address current job- related scenarios Prioritized job assignments in order of importance and time sensitivity for self and colleagues Focus Director, Critical thinking, follow-through, dedicated, committed, efficient, goal- oriented, attentive, enterprising, Goal-oriented visionary who cultivates colleagues' investement toward common ends Critical thinker who plans and prioritizes the most effective and efficient path towards success adjusted, coordinated, corrected, defined, determined, established, evaluated, navigated, outlined, planned, prioritized, re- directed Defined strategic plans to pursue both short-term and long- term departmental goals Sought teammates' input in both creating and setting frequency of benchmarks for success Descriptors Summary of Qualifications Examples Action Verbs Examples bullets Responsibility Strong work ethic, committed, self-starter, discplined, consistent, structured, value- oriented, work independently, reliable, efficient, timeliness, punctuality, attentive, conscientious, dependable, honest, loyal, reliable, servant-minded volunteer, Committed self-starter with a demonstrated history of strong work ethic and reliable task completion Excellent timeliness and punctuality who continually completes assignments well before the deadline completed, decreased, delegated, Delivered, delivered, demonstrated, entrusted, helped, improved, increased, lowered, maintained, raised, reduced Completed multiple complicated projects efficiently, effectively, and within defined timelines Entrusted with ever-increasing responsibilities and decision- making due to strong work ethic and exceptional performance Restorative Problem-solver, resolve conflict, solution- focused, critical thinker, efficient, logical, resourceful, troubleshooter, investigative/or, Problem-solver who identifies points of opportunity to increase effectivity and efficiency Solution-focused critical-thinker who defines objectives and sees them through to completion applied, consolidated, corrected, counseled, critiqued, decreased, designed, detected, determined, devised, edited, eliminated, evaluated, expedited, identified, improved, increased, lowered, modified, overhauled, raised, reduced, repaired, resolved, revised, streamlined, streamlined, upgraded, Compared actual results with those expected and adjusted approaches accordingly (Detected/determined/defined) inefficiences in departmental processes and (developed/designed/devised) improved systems for replacement Increased/improved/raised customer satisfaction ratings by 10% within 5 months Activator Catalyst, Initiator, Starter, Originator, Influencer, action-focused, turn thoughts/discussion into action, results- oriented Action-focused team member who brings plans to reality Results-oriented performer who defines strategies and sees them through to completion advocated, applied, developed, exercised, faciliated, founded, helped, implemented, improved, increased, initiated, initiated, instituted, integrated, launched, lead, lowered, outlined, planned, prioritized, pursued, raised, reduced, trained Developed action plan for trainings on corporate updates to policies and practices Met and exceeded weely sales challenge on 4 separate occasions Command Leader, decision-maker, work well under pressure, assertive, motivational, visionary, assertive, extraverted, Assertive leader who can effectively oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously Motivational visionary who can set a course and gain buy- in from others to come along advised, chaired, conducted, consulted, coordinated, counseled, defined, delegated, determined, directed, enforced, established, guided, implemented, influenced, initiated, launched, led, lowered, managed, motivated, outlined, oversaw, planned, presided, prioritized, supervised, Prioritized preparation tasks for on-site inspections. Received passing scores for all inspections Managed a staff of 5 individuals, overseeing their scheduling and delegating assignments on a weekly basis Communication Presenter, Convert ideas to words, relater, effective, engager, motivational, trainer, visionary, extraverted, Storyteller, Writer Effective communicator who conveys important information in an engaging and personable manner Trainer with experience presenting to very diverse populations in a variety of settings advocated, connected, conversed, educated, encouraged, engaged, explained, hosted, inspired, involved, Presented, reported, represented, responded, trained, wrote Successfully advocated for changes to union provisions Related to and encouraged troubled youth, meeting them where they were and providing a safe and caring environment within which to share Descriptors Summary of Qualifications Examples Action Verbs Examples bullets Individualization Identify strengths, cultivate an atmosphere of cooperation, leader, collaborative, synergistic, builds rapport Leader with an eye for identifying and utilizing team members' strengths Excellent teacher whose classroom techniques accommodate for the various learning styles of the students Appreciated, built, coached, communicated, cooperated, coordinated, delegated, enabled, encouraged, engaged, enlisted, facilitated, hosted, identified, inspired, involved, maximized, recruited, selected, synergized, utilized Enabled team-level productivity by combining individuals' complimentary strengths for synergistic outcomes Designed calendar highlighting team members' birthdays, work anniversaries, and other important dates Positivity enthusiastic, motivator, energetic/izer, encourager, synergistic, optimistic, performer, Enthusiastic motivator who instills energy and . . . . Among peers celebrated, coached, communicated, complimented, enabled, encouraged, encouraged, energized, faciliated, increased, inspired, involved, motivated, motivated, praised, strengthened Implemented "Praise Points" box for peers to submit compliments for their colleagues to be read publicly once a month Relator caretaker, Team player, cooperative, rapport, people-centered, sensitive People-centered leader who invests in and acknowledges individual growth in each team member . . . who contributes to the strength of his/her team and supports teammates' initiatives coached, collaborated, communicated, connected, cooperated, engaged, helped, hosted, inspired, involved, listened, participated, represented, supported Built personal rapport with residents/patients so they would feel recognized and cared for as unique individuals Engaged with employees through weekly check-ins to discuss work-related issues as well as personal life and interests Analytical Measurer, Fact-finder/user, Logician, Observer, Identify cause-and-effect, explore multiple facets, data-driven, objective, critical thinker, attentive, conscientious, logical, perceptive Objective analyst who is an excellent resource for impartial consultations Exceptional critical thinking skills that help identify causes as well as formulate solutions classified, compiled, consulted, designed, determined, devised, dissected, edited, educated, evaluated, examined, formulated, generated, identified, identified, informed, revised Used data-driven decision-making processes to explore trends and changes in customer behavior Evaluated and edited/revised emails/documents/communications for brevity without sacrificing important detail Context Data-driven decision maker, learner, reflective, studious Studious learner who allows historical context influence decision making Exemplary leader who aligns major decisions with the organization's mission and values analyze, apply, consulted, counseled, defined, determined, dissected, established, examined, explain, reestablished, Research, researched, revisited Defined historical context and outcomes to better plan for resolution to current challenges Delivered presentations to help staff understand the 'why' behind new changes and directions Descriptors Summary of Qualifications Examples Action Verbs Examples bullets Futuristic Energetic, forecaster, visionary, synergetic, strategic Energetic/strategic/synergistic visionary who develops goals and sees them through defined, determined, developed, Energized, engaged, identified, inspired, motivated, outlined, planned, reflected, synergized, visualized Defined strategic plans to meet both short-term and long- term departmental goals Ideation designer, inventor, artist, innovator, Synthesizer, creative, innovative, imaginative Creative designer with an eye for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectivity conceived, created, designed, developed, drafted, engineered, formulated, generated, Identified, increased, initiated, inspired, instituted, integrated, introduced, lowered, proposed, raised, reduced, synthesized Developed and introduced several new tools to the department to help expedite processes Identified alternative solutions/options to replace ineffective means for satisfying customers/guests Input Life-long learner, attentive, resourceful, Critical-thinker with excellent recall and ability to identify pertinent archived data archived, categorized, collaborated, Collected, collected, compiled, consulted, designed, gathered, generated, graphed, maintained, obtained, organized, organized, researched, researched, solved, studied Maintained records and compiled tables/graphs for review by supervisor Organized and redesigned neglected filing system and materials for easy access Intellection Introspective, reflective, analytical, creative, logical, writer, Introspective critical-thinker who enjoys exploring and discussing new ideas and concepts analyzed, compared, conceived, consulted, counseled, critiqued, determined, developed, discussed, dissected, educated, evaluated, explained, explored, focused, generated, identified, informed, instructed, researched, solved, studied, synthesized Compared theory to results and used this data to revise overall approach Consulted on multiple committees for process improvement Learner Life-long learner, self-improvement, adaptable, attentive, Life-long learner who seeks opportunities for continuous professional development acquired, explored, familiarized, identified, informed, instructed, mastered, researched, researched, solved, studied Gathered and studied relevant data to assist supervisor in planning processes Familiarized self with wide array of internal processes and policies, in turn serving as a resource for new employees on these topics Descriptors Summary of Qualifications Examples Action Verbs Examples bullets Strategic Innovative, creative, critical thinker, data- driven, evaluator, planner, problem-solver, conscientious, logical, perceptive Effective planner who takes goals and outlines the best path to their completion Problem-solver who can effectively and objectively navigate solutions and put out fires analyzed, compared, consolidated, consulted, coordinated, counseled, critiqued, defined, designed, determined, developed, devised, dissected, diversified, established, evaluated, formulated, Identified, implemented, instituted, integrated, launched, navigated, planned Analyzed results and adjusted approaches accordingly to better meet goals Defined strategic plans to meet both short-term and long- term departmental goals Developed/devised/designed several strategic responses/innovative approaches to meet unexpected challenges in staffing, material loss, etc. Resources: https://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/Renderer s/ShowMedia.ashx?id=08ae59be-312c- 49bf-885f-23fffd28b63c https://justenglish.me/2014/03/26/155-key-words-for- resume-and-cover-letter-construction/ Cards loaned by Sue Kraus for Strengths interpretations https://www.livecareer.com/career-tips/career-advice/soft- skills-in-demand NOTE 2-page handout gives connectedness a 'things and events' focus, while weblink gives it a 'people' focus