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Competencies that Build Career Success

What are Competencies?

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Iceberg Model of Competencies

Sample of Competencies Employers Seek

Definitions of Some Specific Competencies

Definitions of Competencies 1

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Definitions of Competencies 3

Definitions of Competencies 4

Importance of Competencies

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Competencies That Build Ccareer Success

Definitions of Some Specific Competencies

Leadership

Facilitating groups in the decision-making process. Implementing sound decisions. Remaining flexible with decisions. Explaining unpopular decisions to others. Using effective coaching skills with peers/subordinates.

Managing Change

Managing change within oneself and organizations. Understanding controlling forces in the environment that affect global change (e.g., customers, governments, global trends, competitors, employees and society as a whole).

Self-Managed Learning

Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of new learning opportunities. Being self-directed and self-motivated.

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