Soft Skills

Communication skills are using tools to clearly and effectively communicate with others.  These skills can include collaboration and active listening.  The way we communicate is not limited to just talking, but can include non-verbal communication, body language, listening and understanding.

Collaboration and team work is having the skills and correct attitude to work effectively in a group and accomplish tasks. Important skills in working in teams include conflict management and resolution, working collaborative, coordination, idea exchange, mediation and the ability to look at things from different perspectives.

Creativity can include fields such as music, art or design.  However, it can also include other skills such as imagination, mind mapping, innovation, experimentation and questioning. Even programming a computer involves creativity!

Critical thinking is a process of carefully and systematically analsying a problem to find ways to solve the problem.  Skills that can be demonstrated are: applying previous experience, using logic under pressure, emotional intelligence, analytical understanding, tying together contextual information and open-mindedness 

Showing enthusiasm and having a positive attitude is a major factor of success when 'doing things'.  Attributes such as communicating positively, having a positive outlook, considering different perspectives, showing commitment to the task at hand, helping others, celebrating accomplishments and having fun can all help and be a side effect of showing enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Effectively completing tasks and keeping track of information.  It includes the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver on short term and long term goals.

Attention to detail refers to the ability to be thorough and accurate in your work. Paying attention even to the minor details is what sets people apart from those who just want to get a job done and go home.

Work ethic relates to valuing work, trying one's best, and endeavouring to yield results.  This will include taking responsibility, having discipline, being dependable, commited to the task at hand, and displaying professionalism in everything one does.

Leadership refers to one having the ability to mentor, guide or train others. Skills relating to leadership include management skills, authenticity, mentorship, generosity and cultural intelligence.

Problem solving skills are used in difficult, unexpected or complicated situations.  Attributes such as open-mindedness, listening, creativity, research, teamwork and applying of different knowledge across different topics are ways we implement a problem solving approach to problems.

Resilience allows one to be able to cope with a situation causing stress or grief, while remaining positive.  It can be demonstrated by how quickly someone 'gets back up' after set backs.

Time management involves being able to use your time wisely and to work as effieienctly and effectively as possible.  Time managment can also include stress management, being organised, planning, prioritising and goal setting

Ensuring we respect and look after the resources and property that we have, whether they are yours or others. This includes taking ownership of the environment.