Developing Self and Others: Civil Service Behaviour at Executive Officer Grade
The behaviour Developing Self and Others is about building capability, improving skills, and helping people reach their potential. At Executive Officer (EO) grade, you are expected to take responsibility for your own learning while supporting the growth of colleagues through guidance, encouragement, and knowledge sharing.
This behaviour shows that you are committed to continuous improvement, both personally and within your team. It involves reflecting on your performance, seeking feedback, and using opportunities to learn. It also means recognising the strengths of others, offering support, and helping to create a culture of learning.
When preparing a 250-word statement for this behaviour, aim to demonstrate:
📘 A belief statement showing your commitment to learning and development.
📘 A situation where you focused on building your own capability or supported someone else’s growth.
📘 The actions you took, such as undertaking training, mentoring, sharing expertise, or applying new skills in practice.
📘 The results, which should evidence stronger performance, improved confidence, or measurable benefits for your team or organisation.
The B-STAR method helps you provide a clear structure, guiding you to explain the background, task, specific actions, and the positive outcomes. Strong examples will show that you invest in yourself, encourage others to do the same, and help create an environment where learning leads to better results.
The image above provides a full example statement for Developing Self and Others at EO grade. Use it to guide your own example, focusing on how your growth and support for others improved performance and strengthened capability.
