IBM Consulting Way - Cultivate Habits
Issued by
IBM
The earner demonstrates mastery of the IBM Consulting Way Habits. They Build Client Trust by IDing new opportunities & inspiring client strategies; Collaborate to Succeed via building high-performing teams & co-creating at the executive level; Grow with Endless Curiosity by creating safe spaces, leading IP, and building personal eminence; Embrace Diverse Perspectives by fostering an open culture; Deliver with Impact by acting as a role model; & Innovate with Purpose overseeing ethical delivery.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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IBM Consulting Employee
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BUILD CLIENT TRUST: Demonstrating at least 2 of 3 aspects of this Habit. Evidenced by client, team, or project feedback that reflects (1) IDing opportunities for solutions, deliveries, & consultation through candid & empathetic conversations; (2) Inspires new client strategies through a thought-leadership level understanding of a client's business; and/or (3) Articulates clearly the "why" behind differentiation while consistently collaborating with executive-level clients on business dev.
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COLLABORATE TO SUCCEED: Demonstrating at least 2 of 3 aspects of this Habit. Evidenced by client, team, or project feedback that reflects (1) Build, cultivate, & inspire high-performing agile teams, driving client transformations, helping others succeed and celebrate successes; (2) Consistently co-creates, co-executes, and co-operates with executive-level clients to ensure alignment through the life cycle of projects; or (3) Gathers the best leaders across IBM and our partners for solutioning.
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GROW WITH ENDLESS CURIOSITY: Demonstrating at least 2 of 3 aspects of this Habit. Evidenced by client, team, or project feedback that reflects (1) Creates a safe space that inspires the contribution of ideas, challenges to the status quo, and problem solving; (2) Leads internal development of intellectual capital (e.g. practice, offering, or domain) and cultivates a culture of giveback that aligns with community and IBM values; or (3) Sought out as a subject-matter expert in their field.
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EMBRACE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES: Demonstrating at least 2 of 3 aspects of this Habit. Evidenced by client, team, or project feedback that reflects (1) Creates and fosters an open and inclusive culture where teams feel comfortable in sharing their perspectives, backgrounds, and skills; (2) Demonstrates positive leadership, creating a culture that values every voice, enabling employees to thrive; or (3) Expects & fosters a culture of radical candor, seeking & acting on honest transparent feedback.
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DELIVER WITH IMPACT: Demonstrating at least 2 of 3 aspects of this Habit. Evidenced by client, team, or project feedback that reflects (1) Mobilizes & empowers multi-functional teams to anticipate risks, develop contingency plans & make critical decisions; (2) Acts as a role model by holding themselves accountable on projects & always maintains professional accountability activities; or (3) Encourages others to learn from every iteration & overcome any resistance to pursue business opps.
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INNOVATE WITH PURPOSE: Demonstrating at least 2 of 3 aspects of this Habit. Evidenced by client, team, or project feedback that reflects (1) Drives a culture that fosters innovative solutions, anchored by domain and industry expertise; (2) Fosters an environment where teams prioritize ethical and responsible solutions for clients; or (3) Leads development of offerings that operate at intersection of technology, business, and society.