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Each of the following words or phrases describes "excellence in the workplace." They are taken from the body of print literature and Web resources from Tom Peters' and Robert Waterman's, In Search of Excellence, and since. Based on your experience, select 10 of the terms presented that most closely define, describe, or contribute to "excellence in the workplace."
| Improvements (accomplished, recognized, rewarded) |
| Execution |
| Perseverance |
| Mission (clear, actionable, linked to strategy) |
| Success |
| Self-improvement |
| Problem-solving |
| Work-group leader (supervisor, boss) |
| Teamwork |
| Changes (clear, actionable, accomplished) |
| Ambition |
| Experience |
| Economy |
| Co-workers (engaged, supportive) |
| Learning |
| Ideas (encouraged) |
| Processes |
| Performance |
| Tools |
| Strengths |
| Values |
| Communications (effective) |
| Career goals (supported, achieved) |
| Strategy |
| Quality |
| Trust |
| Brand |
| Accomplishment |
| Efficiency (minimal waste and costs) |
| Critical thinking |
| Meetings (well-organized, purposeful) |
| Innovations |
| Respect |
| Planning |
| Motivation |
| Talent |
| Skills |
| Achievement |
| Decisions |
| Core competencies |
| Administration (effective, supportive) |
| Leadership |
| Goals (clear, actionable, accomplished) |
| Effectiveness (getting the job done) |
| Perfection |
| Management (effective) |
| Other, please specify |
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From the 10 descriptors of "excellence" you identified in Question #1, rank the top three using "1" as the highest ranking.
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| Accomplishment |
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| Achievement |
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| Ambition |
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| Administration (effective, supportive) |
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| Brand |
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| Career goals (supported, achieved) |
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| Changes (clear, actionable, accomplished) |
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| Core competencies |
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| Co-workers (engaged, supportive) |
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| Communications (effective) |
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| Critical thinking |
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| Decisions |
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| Economy |
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| Effectiveness (getting the job done) |
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| Efficiency (minimal waste and costs) |
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| Execution |
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| Experience |
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| Goals (clear, actionable, accomplished) |
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| Ideas (encouraged) |
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| Improvements (accomplished, recognized, rewarded) |
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| Innovations |
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| Leadership |
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| Learning |
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| Management (effective) |
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| Meetings (well-organized, purposeful) |
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| Mission (clear, actionable, linked to strategy) |
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| Motivation |
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| Perfection |
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| Performance |
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| Perseverence |
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| Planning |
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| Problem-solving |
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| Processes |
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| Quality |
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| Respect |
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| Self-improvement |
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| Skills |
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| Strategy |
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| Strengths |
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| Success |
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| Talent |
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| Teamwork |
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| Tools |
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| Trust |
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| Values |
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| Work-group leader (supervisor, boss) |
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