PYRAMID GLOSSARY

BEHAVIORS

Behaviors is the way a person acts in a given situation. more

CAPABILITIES

Capabilities is the combination of physical abilities, cognitive abilities, functional skills and the environmental factors that are required to perform a specific task.

COGNITIVE ABILITIES

Cognitive Abilities are an individual’s intelligence quotient (IQ).

COMPETENCIES

Competencies is the definition of behaviors and capabilities required to perform a task.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions, and to handle relationships effectively. more

ENVIRONMENT

Environment is the physical environment and surroundings (air, noise, light, space, etc.) and work tools. more

EXPERIENCES

Experiences are the learning experiences gained from exposure to, or participation in, or observations of, events, actions and/or relationships. more

OUTCOMES AND KPIS

Outcome is the result of executing one or more tasks.

PERSONALITY

Personality is the characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving which are supported by personality traits, values, beliefs, motives, styles, and preferences. more

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Physical Abilities are the individual’s ability to move, balance, and coordinate body movement.

READINESS

Readiness is the degree to which an individual, team or organization is fully prepared for something. more

SITUATION

Situation is the set of circumstances, such as culture, behavioral norms, psychological safety, etc. that support or undermines behaviors.

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Technical and functional Skills are the motor-mechanical and cognitive skills that an individual possesses to perform a specific task.