You’ve just watched the full walkthrough of a 250-word statement for Communicating and Influencing at Executive Officer (EO) grade. Here are the key insights to help you shape your own example.
Why this behaviour matters
At EO level, Communicating and Influencing is about sharing information clearly, listening actively, and adapting your style to suit different audiences. Recruiters want to see that you can explain things in a way that others understand, build positive relationships, and support decisions with confident and respectful communication.
How to shape your own statement
Think of a time when you used clear communication or influence to achieve an outcome. Use the B-STAR method to structure your response:
🗣️ Belief – state your commitment to clear, open, and respectful communication.
🎯 Situation and Task – describe when communication or influence was essential to success.
🛠️ Activity – explain how you shared information, adapted your approach, or listened to feedback.
📈 Result – show the outcome, such as improved understanding, stronger relationships, or agreement reached.
Practical tip
Focus on how you tailored your message to your audience. Demonstrating adaptability and respect in communication helps prove your ability to influence and support positive outcomes.
Next step
Use the example from the video above as a guide. Apply the same structure to your own experiences to evidence how you communicate and influence effectively at EO grade.