Transferrable Skills

Name: _______________________

Communication: the skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of knowledge and

ideas.
• _____Speaking effectively
• _____Writing effectively
• _____Listening attentively
• _____Expressing ideas
• _____Facilitating group discussion
• _____Providing appropriate feedback
• _____Negotiating
• _____Perceiving nonverbal messages
• _____Persuading
• _____Reporting information
• _____Describing feelings
• _____Interviewing
• _____Editing
Research and Planning: the search for specific knowledge and the ability to conceptualize
future needs and solutions for meeting those needs.
• _____Forecasting, predicting
• _____Creating ideas
• _____Identifying problems
• _____Imagining alternatives
• _____Identifying resources
• _____Gathering information
• _____Solving problems
• _____Setting goals
• _____Extracting important information
• _____Defining needs
• _____Analyzing
• _____Developing evaluation strategies
Human Relations: the use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, relating to and
helping people.
• _____Developing rapport
 • _____Being Sensitive
• _____Listening
• _____Conveying feelings
• _____Providing support for others
• _____Motivating
• _____Sharing credit
• _____Counseling
• _____Cooperating
• _____Delegating with respect
• _____Representing others
• _____Perceiving feelings, situations
• _____Asserting
Organization, Management and Leadership: the ability to supervise, direct and guide
individuals and groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals.
• _____Initiating new ideas
• _____Handling details
• _____Coordinating tasks
• _____Managing groups
• _____Delegating responsibility
• _____Teaching
• _____Coaching
• _____Counseling
• _____Promoting change
• _____Selling ideas or products
• _____Decision making with others
• _____Managing conflict
Work Survival: the day-to-day skills that assist in promoting effective production and work
satisfaction.
• _____Implementing decisions
• _____Cooperating
• _____Enforcing policies
• _____Being punctual
• _____Managing time
• _____Attending to detail
• _____Meeting goals
• _____Enlisting help
• _____Accepting responsibility
• _____Setting and meeting deadlines
• _____Organizing
• _____Making decisions