network 360
LBVC · People first. Future ready. What network360 can measure 57 competencies in 10 clusters, each described for every level of work it suits. Clients choose which ones to include in their reports: up to 20 for each level of work, and at least 8.
1 Direct Handles each task as it comes, with known methods.
2 Diagnostic Pieces together information to solve problems no procedure covers.
3 Systemic Builds and runs a system of linked processes, anticipating consequences step by step.
4 Integrative Runs several systems in parallel and trades them off.
5 Strategic Shapes a whole organisation in its environment.
Narrower scope, shorter horizon Wider scope, longer horizon Thinking and deciding 6 Analysing information Levels 1–5 Gathers relevant information and data and works out what it means. Show each level Thinking critically Levels 1–5 Questions assumptions, tests claims against evidence and spots weak reasoning. Show each level Solving problems Levels 1–5 Spots problems early, gets to their causes and works out sound solutions. Show each level Making decisions Levels 1–5 Weighs options and risks, decides in time and explains why. Show each level Thinking strategically Levels 3–5 Connects work to the wider context, anticipates trends and makes longer-term trade-offs. Show each level Commercial thinking Levels 1–5 Considers cost, value and commercial impact in their work and proposals. Show each level Innovating 3 Generating ideas Levels 1–5 Spots opportunities to do things better or differently and comes up with original, useful ideas. Show each level Putting ideas into practice Levels 1–5 Tests ideas, builds support for them and turns the promising ones into working practice. Show each level Encouraging innovation in others Levels 2–5 Creates room and support for others to propose and try ideas. Show each level Delivering results 8 Planning and organising Levels 1–5 Sets priorities, schedules work and lines up the resources it needs. Show each level Monitoring progress Levels 1–5 Checks how work is going against plan and adjusts early. Show each level Following through Levels 1–5 Delivers on commitments, owns mistakes and tells people early when plans change. Show each level Producing quality work Levels 1–5 Delivers accurate, thorough work that meets the required standard. Show each level Applying expertise Levels 1–5 Uses and updates specialist knowledge to add value, and makes it usable for non-specialists. Show each level Managing resources Levels 2–5 Uses money, time and materials responsibly. Show each level Upholding safety and standards Levels 1–5 Follows and enforces prescribed safety, regulatory and procedural standards, including required checks. Show each level Serving customers and stakeholders Levels 1–5 Understands and responds to what internal and external customers need. Show each level Working with others 7 Collaborating and coordinating Levels 1–5 Aligns their work with others', manages handoffs and works towards shared goals. Show each level Helping colleagues Levels 1–5 Offers help beyond their own role when colleagues need it. Show each level Sharing knowledge Levels 1–5 Shares information and know-how readily, unasked and when asked. Show each level Seeking input and advice Levels 1–5 Goes to the right people for expertise and views, early. Show each level Building relationships Levels 1–5 Builds and maintains working relationships inside and outside their own unit. Show each level Connecting people Levels 1–5 Introduces people who should work together and helps them connect directly. Show each level Representing the team Levels 1–5 Represents the team's work and needs to other units, leaders and outsiders. Show each level Communicating and influencing 4 Communicating clearly Levels 1–5 Gets information across clearly in speech and writing, adapted to the audience. Show each level Listening Levels 1–5 Listens attentively and checks understanding before responding. Show each level Influencing others Levels 1–5 Wins support through reasoning and evidence rather than position. Show each level Negotiating Levels 1–5 Reaches agreements that hold where interests differ. Show each level Relating to others 5 Showing respect Levels 1–5 Treats everyone with courtesy and dignity, whatever their position. Show each level Including others Levels 1–5 Makes sure people are involved, heard and valued for what they bring, including those who differ. Show each level Creating psychological safety Levels 1–5 Makes it safe to raise concerns, disagree, ask for help and admit mistakes. Show each level Showing empathy Levels 1–5 Recognises and responds to how others think and feel. Show each level Handling conflict constructively Levels 1–5 Keeps disagreement on the issues and settles friction between people constructively. Show each level Leading people 8 Setting direction Levels 2–5 Communicates a clear purpose and where the group is heading. Show each level Clarifying expectations Levels 2–5 Makes roles, goals and standards clear to those doing the work. Show each level Empowering and delegating Levels 2–5 Hands over real authority and decisions, with the information and confidence to use them. Show each level Recognising contributions Levels 2–5 Acknowledges good work specifically, sincerely and promptly. Show each level Addressing performance Levels 2–5 Assesses performance fairly and deals with underperformance directly. Show each level Building the team Levels 2–5 Builds a cohesive team with shared goals, clear roles and good working norms. Show each level Supporting wellbeing Levels 2–5 Shows concern for people's workload, wellbeing and circumstances. Show each level Leading change Levels 2–5 Explains why change is needed, involves people and sees it through. Show each level Developing people 5 Giving feedback Levels 1–5 Gives specific, timely and balanced feedback on others' work. Show each level Coaching Levels 2–5 Helps people work through challenges and grow by asking questions and building their thinking. Show each level Mentoring Levels 2–5 Shares experience and guides others' professional growth over time. Show each level Creating development opportunities Levels 2–5 Gives people stretch, exposure and advocacy with decision-makers that build and advance their capability. Show each level Building team learning Levels 2–5 Helps the group learn from successes and failures and spread the lessons. Show each level Leadership approaches 6 Inspiring others (transformational) Levels 2–5 Inspires commitment through personal example and a compelling vision, and challenges people to think in new ways. Show each level Leading authentically Levels 2–5 Is open about their own views and motives, and shows an accurate sense of their own tendencies and effect on others. Show each level Leading ethically Levels 2–5 Makes ethics part of how the group works: discusses it, sets standards and holds others to them. Show each level Leading as a servant Levels 2–5 Puts others' interests and growth ahead of their own and serves the wider community. Show each level Leading with humility Levels 2–5 Acknowledges their limits and mistakes, highlights others' strengths and learns from others. Show each level Leading responsibly Levels 2–5 Weighs the effects of decisions on all stakeholders, society and the environment. Show each level Personal effectiveness 5 Acting with integrity Levels 1–5 Is honest and acts consistently with their stated values. Show each level Taking initiative and speaking up Levels 1–5 Acts without waiting to be asked and raises ideas and concerns with those who can act. Show each level Staying composed under pressure Levels 1–5 Stays calm and constructive under pressure and does not pass stress on to others. Show each level Adapting to change Levels 1–5 Adjusts plans and approach readily when circumstances change. Show each level Developing self Levels 1–5 Seeks feedback, reflects on experience and acts on what they learn. Show each level 