Transcript Workplace Competencies

Workplace
Competencies
Developing workplace
competencies on the job
Introduction
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What workplace competencies
should be developed on the job?
By Mike Todd
What skills do employers
want?
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Communication
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Life Management
Research/Project
Development
Social Responsibility
Teamwork
Technical/Scientific
Communication
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Reading and
Writing
Editing
Explaining and
Questioning
Listening
Presenting
Interpersonal
Communication
Creativity
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Ideas
Solutions
Innovations
Critical Thinking
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Identifying
Problems
Solving Problems
Planning
Evaluating
Leadership
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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
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Manage time wisely
Be on-time for work
Finish work on-time
Meet deadlines
Research/Project Development
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Research
involves finding
and using
information for
problem solving
and decision
making
Social Responsibility
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Respect for individuals and cultures
Good Citizenship
Teaching/Training
Ethics – respect for others rights
Teamwork
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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
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Experience with computer applications
Experience in science
Troubleshooting
What will these competencies
do for you?
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Make your work easier
Make you a better worker
Help you improve your wage
Help to keep you employed