Skills for Self

Key Soft Skills for Self

• Communication Skills: Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication are fundamental in conveying your ideas clearly.
• Listening Skills: This involves giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions when needed.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems, review them, and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Time Management: Use your time effectively and efficiently, and respond flexibly to changes in priorities.

Critical Thinking Skills

• Decision Making: Making timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, objectives and risks.
• Analytical Skills: This involves analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Creativity: Using original and innovative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions to challenges.

Interpersonal and Intra-personal Skills

• Adaptability: Be open to change and adjust approach to suit different situations.
• Emotional Intelligence: Recognise and understand your own feelings and those of others, and managing your actions accordingly.
• Team Work: Cooperate with others to meet shared objectives, and appreciating the skills and competence of other team members.

Skills for Continuous Learning

• Motivational Skills: This involves setting and achieving goals, and persisting in achieving despite obstacles.
• Learning Agility: Willingness to learn from experiences, and apply these learnings to new situations.
• Reflection: Regular self-assessment of your skills, strengths, areas to improve, and setting personal development goals based on this reflection.