The seven dynamic attributes are then scored across three levels, “missing”, “shallow” and “adequate”. If an organization scores “missing” in one of the seven dynamic attributes, this is a clear indication that the organization needs to focus their attention on this attribute prior to undertaking any transformation. A score of “shallow” indicates that the organization still has work to do in order to bring the dynamic attribute into the “adequate” level. Organizations identified with favorable continuum positions for the seven dynamic attributes tend to have employees who operate and conduct work activities and decision-making with similar positive behaviors and levels of intensity.
Research supports that particular attributes are more likely than others to support positive outcomes for businesses, especially if they are present in combination. For instance, companies that are flexible and detail-oriented and headed by malleable, and conscientious executives are the most likely to experience revenue and profit growth, because they possess attributes for both the openness, to exploit new opportunities and the conscientiousness to create and implement a new strategy quickly.
Missing If an organization scores “missing” in one of the seven dynamic attributes, this is a clear indication that the organization needs to focus their attention on this attribute prior to undertaking any transformation.
Shallow A score of “shallow” indicates that the organization still has work to do in order to bring the dynamic attribute into the “adequate” level.
Adequate A score of “adequate” on any of the dynamic attributes indicates the organization has sufficient knowledge, skills, practices or technology in that attribute