Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
resultaatgedrevenheid
English translation:
drive for results / to achieve results, passion for results
Added to glossary by
Ken Cox
Jan 27, 2006 15:42
18 yrs ago
Dutch term
resultaatgedrevenheid
Dutch to English
Social Sciences
Human Resources
personality assessment
This is a category heading in a qualification assessment report for a job candidate. The possible direct translations I can think of don't ring many bells in English, but I must admit that I have a poor relationship with psychosociological terminology. (I'm thinking along the lines of 'motivation to achieve results', but maybe it's just a sexed-up version of 'result orientation').
FWIW, this is the censored version of the text below the heading:
Ervaringsanalyse toont dat [dhr. XX] oog heeft voor opportuniteiten en niet graag blijft stilstaan, hij is een gemotiveerd persoon die steeds op zoek gaat naar positieve veranderingen. [firma YYY] situeert zich in een zeer concurrentiele markt waarbij het belangrijk is om op zoek te gaan naar differentiatie. [dhr. XX] was de mening toegedaan dat er nood is aan goede promoties om de verkoop bij de distributie verder uit te bouwen. In dit kader heeft hij een voorste1 geformuleerd en het initiatief genomen om thema-acties op te starten (bv. zwembadactie en strandactie). Dit heeft tot goede verkoopsresultaten ge1eid, zeer goede installaties in de winke1punten en een goede doorverkoop naar de consument toe.
FWIW, this is the censored version of the text below the heading:
Ervaringsanalyse toont dat [dhr. XX] oog heeft voor opportuniteiten en niet graag blijft stilstaan, hij is een gemotiveerd persoon die steeds op zoek gaat naar positieve veranderingen. [firma YYY] situeert zich in een zeer concurrentiele markt waarbij het belangrijk is om op zoek te gaan naar differentiatie. [dhr. XX] was de mening toegedaan dat er nood is aan goede promoties om de verkoop bij de distributie verder uit te bouwen. In dit kader heeft hij een voorste1 geformuleerd en het initiatief genomen om thema-acties op te starten (bv. zwembadactie en strandactie). Dit heeft tot goede verkoopsresultaten ge1eid, zeer goede installaties in de winke1punten en een goede doorverkoop naar de consument toe.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | results driven? |
Robert Kleemaier
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| 4 +2 | result orientation |
vixen
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| 4 +2 | results oriented |
jarry (X)
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| 4 | dedication towards achieving results |
Dennis Seine
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| 3 | passion for results |
Kate Hudson (X)
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| 3 | target-oriented (approach/disposition) |
Jack den Haan
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Proposed translations
+2
4 mins
Selected
results driven?
The term exists, Kenneth, in leadership assessment contexts, but I'm not sure if this truly fits the bill here. HTH. Cheers, R.
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May be hyphenated, as pointed out by Dave C.
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Non-profit organisations also use the '(-)driven' descriptive. See http://www.purposedriven.com/en-US/AboutUs/About_PD_Homepage...
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-01-27 17:12:48 GMT)
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May be hyphenated, as pointed out by Dave C.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2006-01-27 20:13:21 GMT)
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Non-profit organisations also use the '(-)driven' descriptive. See http://www.purposedriven.com/en-US/AboutUs/About_PD_Homepage...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This comes closest to what I used: 'drive for results' -- which is what the client used in some similar documents I translated a year or so ago (and had forgotten). 'Passion for results' would fit nicely in a self-help/success context, but IMO not so well here. 'Result orientation' ('result focus' to use the client's term) is also possible in the context, but IMO an orientation is not a strong as a drive (and I'm inclined to assume intentional use of specific terms)."
+2
15 mins
result orientation
Appears to be one of the seven habits needed to be successful. See ref. below.
The second habit you need to develop for success is result orientation. Result orientation is made up of two practices. The first is the practice of continuously learning, so that you become better at what you do. The second practice is that of time management, which means setting very clear priorities on what you do and then concentrating single-mindedly on the most valuable use of your time.
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Every one of these habits — goal orientation, result orientation, action orientation, people orientation, health orientation, honesty orientation, and self-discipline — can be developed and must be developed for great success.
http://www.beststeps.com/Beststep.cfm?bs=62
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You'll also find that many employers are looking for "result-oriented" professionals to fill a vacancy.
The second habit you need to develop for success is result orientation. Result orientation is made up of two practices. The first is the practice of continuously learning, so that you become better at what you do. The second practice is that of time management, which means setting very clear priorities on what you do and then concentrating single-mindedly on the most valuable use of your time.
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Every one of these habits — goal orientation, result orientation, action orientation, people orientation, health orientation, honesty orientation, and self-discipline — can be developed and must be developed for great success.
http://www.beststeps.com/Beststep.cfm?bs=62
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You'll also find that many employers are looking for "result-oriented" professionals to fill a vacancy.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tina Vonhof (X)
12 mins
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| agree |
Dave Calderhead
: with result-oriented as applied to employees/managers or people under consideration
1 hr
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1 hr
passion for results
Perhaps this is a possibility as it is the title of a section
http://www.apassion.com.au/
A PASSION for RESULTS Pty. Ltd. is a partnership of two dedicated consultants, linked to a network of like-minded consultants. We work with managers and teams at all levels in organizations, encouraging them to tap into their personal and collective passions, align themselves with important goals and achieve remarkable results …..together.
http://www.apassion.com.au/
A PASSION for RESULTS Pty. Ltd. is a partnership of two dedicated consultants, linked to a network of like-minded consultants. We work with managers and teams at all levels in organizations, encouraging them to tap into their personal and collective passions, align themselves with important goals and achieve remarkable results …..together.
+2
1 hr
results oriented
http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/npr/library/nprrpt/annrpt/sys...
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http://www.jrmi.com/
Results-Oriented Job Descriptions - one of the most revolutionary ideas in human resources management - explain the job results you and your organization need to be successful. Don't waste your time with an old task-oriented job description style.
The way you write a job description helps employees understand why their actions are important. If you tell employees only what tasks they need to perform, they may stop before achieving the results you want them to accomplish. A Results-Oriented Job Description states the standard of success.
Our results-oriented job descriptions, far more than the traditional style, give employees a clear sense of their workplace's broader goals. Managers and HR professionals tell us we have a better mouse trap - a job description that makes accountability clear, invites participation in organization goals, and tells the "why" of work. It simply makes more sense.
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http://www.jrmi.com/
Results-Oriented Job Descriptions - one of the most revolutionary ideas in human resources management - explain the job results you and your organization need to be successful. Don't waste your time with an old task-oriented job description style.
The way you write a job description helps employees understand why their actions are important. If you tell employees only what tasks they need to perform, they may stop before achieving the results you want them to accomplish. A Results-Oriented Job Description states the standard of success.
Our results-oriented job descriptions, far more than the traditional style, give employees a clear sense of their workplace's broader goals. Managers and HR professionals tell us we have a better mouse trap - a job description that makes accountability clear, invites participation in organization goals, and tells the "why" of work. It simply makes more sense.
4 hrs
Dennis Seine
United States
United States
Native in Dutch
Specializes in field
United States
Related KudoZ points
:
4
dedication towards achieving results
If you translate it this way, which at first sight might seem a little long, you do combine the 'driven'- and 'oriented'-parts of the earlier translations
19 hrs
Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Dutch
&
English
Netherlands
Qualified engineer, translator & teacher
Native in: Dutch 
, English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Dutch to English, English to Dutch
Related KudoZ points
:
22
target-oriented (approach/disposition)
Another option perhaps...
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