1. Workplace C ompetencies Developing workplace competencies on the job

2. Introduction What workplace competencies should be developed on the job? By Mike Todd

3. What skills do employers want? Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Leadership Life Management Research/Project Development Social Responsibility Teamwork Technical/Scientific

4. Communication Reading and Writing Editing Explaining and Questioning Listening Presenting Interpersonal Communication

5. Creativity Ideas Solutions Innovations

6. Critical Thinking Identifying Problems Solving Problems Planning Evaluating

7. 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

8. Life Management Manage time wisely Be on-time for work Finish work on-time Meet deadlines

9. Research/Project Development Research involves finding and using information for problem solving and decision making

10. Social Responsibility Respect for individuals and cultures Good Citizenship Teaching/Training Ethics – respect for others rights

11. 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

12. Technical/Scientific Experience with computer applications Experience in science Troubleshooting

13. 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