Capability Factors

Personal traits, characteristics, self-presentation and "social intelligence"
Accurate self-perception, self-awareness
Situation awareness: sensitivity to others' needs, priorities and feelings
Recognition of personal strengths and deficits
Positive self-presentation: grooming, appropriate dress, posture, general demeanor
Responsive, articulate, succinct, self-discipline
Intellectual capacity, analytical ability and judgment
Critical thinking and analytical ability
Conceptual skills: strategic and tactical thinking, setting priorities
Ability to learn new skills and grasp new constructs/knowledge
Creativity and innovation
Vocabulary: breadth and usage
Ability to deal with complex issues and problems, to see the big picture
Ability to learn and generalize from past experience
Style when working under pressure or during a crisis
Ability to read social or interpersonal situations and respond appropriately
Communication abilities
Interpersonal: credibility, compatibility, affiliation, power-seeking, authority
Oral: listening, synthesizing content, expression, building rapport
Written: form, content, logic, clarity, persuasiveness

Work style

Initiative: self-starting vs. desire for instruction
Need for supervision vs. autonomy: team player vs. working independence
Project oriented vs. steady-state "maintenance oriented"
Need for structure vs. tolerance for ambiguity: attitude toward change
Humanistic, pragmatic, visionary or adventure-oriented
Degree of need for structure, standards, frequent feedback
Motivation-related factors

Personal values and priorities

Career/life objectives and personal development goals - short and long term
Balance between work, family and personal priorities; a vocational interests
Operative values and priorities; goal and results orientation
External forces and factors: family, social, economic, religious, ethnic, gender, etc.

Risks and rewards

Motivational "hot buttons": monetary, power, prestige, affiliation, challenge, variety
Definition of success, achievement, personal and professional growth
Attitude toward risk, uncertainty, tradition, commitment or security
Immediate vs. deferred gratification; nature of feedback
Affiliation needs and style: preferred colleagues and co-workers
Work location, setting, structure