ESSENCE2 — Needs to be more actionable tasks

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The following text is cumbersome and awkward, uses the passive voice, and uses the past tense.

• https://issues.omg.org/browse/ESSENCE2-2 - Passive Voice
• https://issues.omg.org/browse/ESSENCE2-3 - Present Tense
• https://issues.omg.org/browse/ESSENCE2-4 - Personal Pronouns
• https://issues.omg.org/browse/ESSENCE2-5 - Streamline text

Original Text

Competency Level Brief Description

1 - Assists Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts involved and can follow instructions.
The following describe the traits of a Level 1 individual:

• Understands and conducts his or her self in a professional manner.
• Is able to correctly respond to basic questions within his or her domain.
• Is able to perform most basic functions within the domain.
• Can follow instructions and complete basic tasks.

2 - Applies Able to apply the concepts in simple contexts by routinely applying the experience gained so far.
The following describe the traits of a Level 2 individual:

• Is able to collaborate with others within the Team.
• Is able to satisfy routine demands and do simple work requirements.
• Can handle simple challenges with confidence.
• Can handle simple work requirements but needs help in handling any complications or difficulties.
• Is able to reason about the context and draw sensible conclusions.

3 - Masters Able to apply the concepts in most contexts and has the experience to work without supervision.
The following describe the traits of a Level 3 individual:

• Is able to satisfy most demands and work requirements.
• Is able to speak the language of the competency's domain with ease and accuracy.
• Is able to communicate and explain his or her work.
• Is able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Knows the limits of his or her capability and when to call on more expert advice.
• Works at a professional level with little or no guidance.

4 - Adapts Able to apply judgment on when and how to apply the concepts to more complex contexts. Can make it possible for others to apply the concepts.
The following describe the traits of a Level 4 individual:

• Is able to satisfy complex demands and work requirements.
• Is able to communicate with others working outside the domain.
• Can direct and help others working within the domain.
• Is able to adapt his or her way-of-working to work well with others, both inside and outside their domain.
  5 - Innovates A recognized expert, able to extend the concepts to new contexts and inspire others.
  The following describe the traits of a Level 5 individual:
• Has many years of experience and is currently up to date in what is happening within the domain.
• Is recognized as an expert by his or her peers.
• Supports others in working on complex problems.
• Knows when to innovate or do something different and when to follow normal procedure.
• Develops innovative and effective solutions to the current challenges within the domain.

Suggestion

Level 1 - Assists

• Description: Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts and follows instructions.
• Traits:
• Understands and conducts oneself professionally.
• Correctly responds to basic questions within one's domain.
• Performs most basic functions within the domain.
• Follows instructions and completes basic tasks.

Level 2 - Applies

• Description: Able to apply the concepts in simple contexts by routinely applying the experience gained.
• Traits:
• Collaborates effectively within the team.
• Satisfies routine demands and completes simple work requirements.
• Handles simple challenges with confidence.
• Manages simple work requirements but requires assistance with complications or difficulties.
• Reasons about the context and draws sensible conclusions.

Level 3 - Masters

• Description: Able to apply the concepts in most contexts and has experience working without supervision.
• Traits:
• Satisfies most demands and work requirements independently.
• Communicates fluently in the language of the competency's domain.
• Communicates and explains work clearly.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback effectively.
• Recognizes limits of own capability and knows when to seek expert advice.
• Works at a professional level with minimal or no guidance.

Level 4 - Adapts

• Description: Able to judge when and how to apply the concepts to more complex contexts and enable others to apply the concepts.
  Traits:
• Satisfies complex demands and work requirements.
• Communicates effectively with individuals outside the domain.
• Directs and assists others within the domain.
• Adapts working methods to collaborate effectively with others inside and outside the domain.

Level 5 - Innovates

• Description: A recognized expert, able to extend the concepts to new contexts and inspire others.
• Traits:
• Possesses extensive experience and remains current with developments within the domain.
• Recognized as an expert by peers.
• Supports others in addressing complex problems.
• Knows when to innovate and when to adhere to established procedures.
• Develops innovative and effective solutions to current challenges within the domain.