DEFINITION: Ability to accomplish work tasks by following steps in a certain order or according to a system. The ability to use a clearly defined and organized process to complete a scheduled task. (Note: systematic thinking focuses on results, while systemic thinking focuses on inter-relatedness.)
Knowledge of local organizational barriers to collaboration and cooperation.
Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of change adaptation and barriers to adopting change, and knowledge of how other communities have addressed barriers to change.
Knowledge of roles, responsibilities, missions, and capabilities of organizations and institutions that can affect or support prevention efforts.
Knowledge of regulatory bodies, local ordinances, state laws, and applicable regulations that may affect local partners in prevention efforts, as well as the process by which those regulations are changed.
Seeing patterns and trends in behaviors or conditions and synthesizing related items.
Assessing potential obstacles and planning an alternative method to accomplish intended outcomes.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Thinking ahead through steps from A to Z in order of importance, impact, and sequence.
Setting priorities on what needs to be done and managing time accordingly.
Interpreting discrete events or information in light of larger context and significance.
Using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand and managing the flow of information from a wide variety of sources.
Ability to understand key issues and their implications.
Ability to recognize important gaps in existing information.
Ability to review information as appropriate for relevance and completeness and reorganize as needed to get a better understanding of a problem.
Ability to evaluate prevention efforts from reflection on prior experience.