ABOUT QUEST > IDEAL QUALITIES FOR QUEST LEADERS

Thinking you might be right for the Quest Board of Directors? We'd love for you to apply online. But first, see how you stack up - we're looking for the best and the brightest with these characteristics:

Are you an ideal candidate for the Quest International Users Group Board of Directors?

User Community Leadership, Professional Experience and Personal Perspective

• Exhibits the desire and ability to serve; for example, by participating within a council, advisory board, user group or industry groups. This experience does not have to pertain to Quest or Oracle products (i.e., CIO Executive Council, Society for Information Management, etc.).
• Has an established network within his/her industry.
• Has the respect of his/her peers.

User and Product Advocacy

• Demonstrates high level of understanding of Oracle’s product line.
• Wants to work cooperatively with Oracle (partnership for mutual success).
• Understands and exhibits the ability to communicate diplomatically.

Strategic Thinking

• Knows the impact of a decision, both inside and outside of his/her normal area of responsibility.
• Can consider issue(s) and understand the impact across businesses and groups and can tailor a response/action plan that takes all issues into account.
• Can provide direction without giving instruction.
• Has the ability to see the “big picture.”

Effective Communication

• Possesses experience in public speaking.
• Experience in facilitation (cooperative working with groups).
• Demonstrates the ability to mesh groups together to achieve success.
• Has the capacity to practice proper communication skills without blaming others.

Leadership/Team Building

• Self-recognition of his/her role within a team.
• Carries the agenda of the team.
• Understands that his/her idea or preferred solution may not be in the best interest of the team and has the ability to follow the team on their decision.
• Experience leading and dealing with budgets.

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