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Workplace C ompetencies . 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
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WorkplaceCompetencies 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