Adding essence of a level statements

This addition aims to:

• Simplify understanding: By distilling each level, users can more easily differentiate between levels and understand the progression from one level to the next.
• Making SFIA easier to consume: Make it easier for users to identify and differentiate levels without needing to delve into the detailed descriptions.
• Faster reference: The essence descriptions serve as a quick lookup tool for users who need a rapid refresher on what each level represents.
• Simplified communication: Facilitate easier discussions about SFIA levels among team members, managers, and HR professionals.
• Easier to link to professional skills: The essence statements can more easily be read alongside the levels of the professional skills to reinforce that the two work together

Why 'essence'

We have used the term 'essence' rather than 'summary'

• Using essence indicates a distilled representation of the level, providing clarity on what fundamentally differentiates one level from another.
• A summary suggests a condensed version of the detailed descriptions without necessarily highlighting the most critical aspects.

The essence statements

SFIA level 1. Follow:

• Performs routine tasks under close supervision, follows instructions, and requires guidance to complete their work. Learns and applies basic skills and knowledge.

SFIA level 2. Assist:

• Provides assistance to others, works under routine supervision, and uses their discretion to address routine problems. Actively learns through training and on-the-job experiences.

SFIA level 3. Apply:

• Performs varied tasks, sometimes complex and non-routine, using standard methods and procedures. Works under general direction, exercises discretion, and manages own work within deadlines. Proactively enhances skills and impact in the workplace.

SFIA level 4. Enable:

• Performs diverse complex activities, supports and guides others, delegates tasks when appropriate, works autonomously under general direction, and contributes expertise to deliver team objectives.

SFIA level 5. Ensure, advise:

• Provides authoritative guidance in their field and works under broad direction. Accountable for delivering significant work outcomes, from analysis through execution to evaluation.

SFIA level 6. Initiate, influence:

• Has significant organisational influence, makes high-level decisions, shapes policies, demonstrates leadership, promotes organisational collaboration, and accepts accountability in key areas.

SFIA level 7. Set strategy, inspire, mobilise:

• Operates at the highest organisational level, determines overall organisational vision and strategy, and assumes accountability for overall success.