Workplace

Competencies Developing workplace competencies on the job

Introduction

What workplace competencies should be developed on the job?

By Mike Todd

What skills do employers want? Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Leadership Life Management Research/Project

Development Social Responsibility Teamwork Technical/Scientific

Communication

Reading and Writing

Editing Explaining and

Questioning Listening Presenting Interpersonal

Communication

Creativity

Ideas Solutions Innovations

Critical Thinking

Identifying Problems

Solving Problems Planning Evaluating

Leadership Leadership is the ability to set

goals and point out directions for the group to take.

Making decisions Negotiating Setting a good example for others

Life Management

Manage time wisely Be on-time for work Finish work on-time Meet deadlines

Research/Project Development

Research involves finding and using information for problem solving and decision making

Social Responsibility

Respect for individuals and cultures Good Citizenship Teaching/Training Ethics – respect for others rights

Teamwork

Working with others to resolve problems Flexibility – change priorities to fit the group Dependability – being there when needed Reliability – others are counting on you

Technical/Scientific

Experience with computer applications Experience in science Troubleshooting

What will these competencies do for you?

Make your work easier Make you a better worker Help you improve your wage Help to keep you employed