Those bunch of funsters over at Microsoft Education have found a way to measure humour as a job competency. It makes me want to barf.
| Level 1: Basic | Level 2: Intermediate | Level 3: Advanced | Level 4: Expert |
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Generally uses humor in a positive way |
Uses humor to bring people together |
Knows exactly when and where a joke or story will be effective |
Can see humor in almost everything |
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Is conscientious about timing and setting for humor |
Uses humor to boost morale or decrease tension |
Has a great sense of timing |
Sought out by others for guidance in this area |
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Tries to defuse tense situations with appropriate humor |
Uses humor to make for a more relaxed and productive atmosphere |
Realizes when and where humor will backfire, and withholds |
Uses humor as a uniting dynamic across a range of situations |
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Can laugh at self and others |
Allows others to be funny |
Understands that laughter makes a more comfortable meeting, classroom, etc |
Recognizing and appreciates a great sense of humor in others |
