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Level 3 – is highly proactive about getting others involved. Demonstrated by: I Demonstrates diplomatic skills and is tactful. I Recognises cliques and alliances and can utilise these. I Recognises others’ talent and utilises it. I Can read ‘body language’. Level 4 – with others, constructs solutions, building on their ideas. Demonstrated by: I Encourages suggestions from others without being judgemental. I Takes on board criticism. I Can overcome traditional organisational barriers using novel solutions. I Facilitates the efforts of others. I Develops relationships which facilitate the resolution of complex problems. Level 5 – regularly uses the cooperative and combined efforts of others to add value to the results. Demonstrated by: I Builds an influential presence in the external business environment to raise profile with key customer groups. I Represents the organisation’s interests persuasively with key stakeholders. I Is proactive in keeping a network of contacts across the industry or field. I Attempts to build symbiotic relationships with others external and internal to the organisation.