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The DICE competency model

DICE is Quint's proprietary model translating leadership requirements into observable, level-specific, behaviorally anchored evaluation criteria. Every competency is calibrated across 5 organizational levels - from Individual Contributor to Senior Executive - and scored on evidence-based BARS with explicit behavioral anchors: a coherent quantitative-qualitative mapping.

The structure

Four domains group eighteen competencies. Each competency is described at five organizational levels and rated on an evidence-based scale anchored to explicit behaviours.

DesignDesigning the future3 competencies
ImpactDelivering results6 competencies
ConnectMoving people6 competencies
EvolveEvolving yourself3 competencies
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The 18 competencies

The detail by domain. An assessment uses only the competencies relevant to the role and the decision.

Design

Designing the future · 3 competencies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategy
  • Innovation

Impact

Delivering results · 6 competencies
  • Judgment
  • Drive
  • Customer Focus
  • Sales Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • Team Management

Connect

Moving people · 6 competencies
  • Developing Others
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Influence
  • Networking
  • Inclusion

Evolve

Evolving oneself · 3 competencies
  • Resilience
  • Learning
  • Integrity

The five organizational levels

The same competency calls for different behaviours at different levels: the descriptors change, the criterion stays comparable.

Individual Contributor
Front-Line Leader
Mid-Level Leader
Business Unit Leader
Senior Executive

How to read a BARS scale

BARS stands for Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale: each point is not an adjective but a described behaviour. That is what makes a score verifiable and defensible.

1Below the required levelThe expected behaviour is not yet observable in the context of the role.
2DevelopingThe behaviour appears, but not with the consistency the role requires.
3At levelThe behaviour is displayed with the frequency and quality expected at the level.
4Above levelThe behaviour is displayed consistently, including in complex situations.
5ReferenceThe behaviour is a recognised model and raises the standard for others.

Scale structure. Actual descriptors are specific to each competency and organizational level.

DICE is Quint's proprietary model - but Potential and Readiness can also be assessed against the competency model your organization already uses.