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Demonstrates resilience and accountability.&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Determination when managing difficult situations.&amp;nbsp; Seeks new opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;/td&gt;\n&lt;/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td width=&quot;117&quot; style=&quot;width: 201px;&quot;&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Inclusive&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;/td&gt;\n&lt;td width=&quot;583&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px;&quot;&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Open, approachable, authentic, and able to build trust with others. &amp;nbsp;Seeks the views of others and values diversity.&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;/td&gt;\n&lt;/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td width=&quot;117&quot; style=&quot;width: 201px;&quot;&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Agile&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;/td&gt;\n&lt;td width=&quot;583&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px;&quot;&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Flexible to the needs of the organisation. Is creative, innovative and enterprising when seeking solutions to business needs. Positive and adaptable, responding well to feedback and need for change. 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