Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills – example one

I possess highly developed judgement, initiative, analytical and investigative skills, and the ability to assess situations to create
positive solutions. This includes the proven ability to analyse complex issues and prepare detailed reports for senior
management in my current role as Equity Coordinator.

My role as Equity Coordinator involves the coordination of equity issues within the Department of X including compulsory
equity training for all Department of X staff, the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteer Equity Advisors, managing
equity issues that have been escalated by members of staff or Equity Advisors, and conducting equity investigations. I use my
analytical and conceptual skills daily in the planning and organising of projects and workloads in my section, advising
management, developing processes and procedures, and coordinating investigation processes.

An example of my analytical and conceptual skills in action is in the investigation of equity issues. I regularly have multiple
investigations running at the same time regarding issues such as discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Recently I
investigated an issue where a female member of staff alleged harassment from her manager based on her gender. I used a
variety of research methods to assess the situation including interviews with both parties and others in the work area, an
analysis of job descriptions for that work area, examination of previous equity issues in the work area, and scrutiny of the
department’s equity policy. Before making a determination I gathered as much information as possible, maintained focus on
the “big picture”, analysed the relationship between facts, and identified cause and effect, root problems, and possible solutions.

In all of my investigations I have the ability to diagnose and analyse each situation and develop an individual solution to meet
any needs or issues that arise. In many instances this has required me to look beyond the present situation and think outside the
box in an abstract manner, which I have done successfully. These skills involve the ability to picture the organisation as a
whole and the relationship between its various parts. All of these examples have also involved the writing of reports, briefs or
policy papers that have followed detailed investigation and analysis.

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