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Factor II: Results
Cluster D: Taking initiative
Competency 27: Resourcefulness
27. Resourcefulness

Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

So much to do; so little time to do it. Finite resources; infinite needs. Everyone having more to do than
they can get to. Sound familiar? That’s life in organizations today. There are often more opportunities
than there are people, time, and money available. Most anyone can produce results, given unlimited
resources. The real trick is to produce results by making the best use of the limited resources available.
Resourcefulness means finding a way to get things done, even when the odds are against you. Not
getting stalled at the first roadblock but, instead, looking beyond the obvious for other viable approaches
to accomplishing the goal. Knowing how to find and secure scant resources. Orchestrating efforts so that
assignments are executed efficiently and effectively. Challenging yourself to do more with less. And
redefining what’s possible.

“It’s not the lack of resources,
it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you.”

Tony Robbins – American entrepreneur and motivational speaker

Resourcefulness is in the Results factor (II) in the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™. It is part
of Cluster D, Taking initiative, along with Action oriented (2). You may find it helpful to also take
a look at some of the tips included in that chapter to supplement your learning.

Skilled
Marshals resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done.

Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
Gets the most out of limited resources.
Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.

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