Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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| Take a customer's order | Answer inquiries regarding credit references | Preside as judge in a complex legal disagreement |
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| Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long | Be aware of how a coworker's promotion will affect a work group | Counsel depressive patients during a crisis period |
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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| Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions | Interview applicants to obtain personal and work history | Argue a legal case before the Supreme Court |
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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| Proofread and correct a letter | Monitor a meeting's progress and revise the agenda to ensure that important topics are discussed | Review corporate productivity and develop a plan to increase productivity |
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Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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| Take a telephone message | Write a memo to staff outlining new directives | Write a novel for publication |
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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| Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late | Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses | Write legal brief challenging a federal law |
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| Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form | Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies | Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures |
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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| Schedule appointments for a medical clinic | Work with others to put a new roof on a house | Work as director of a consulting project calling for interaction with multiple subcontractors |
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| Instruct a new employee in the use of a time clock | Instruct a coworker in how to operate a software program | Demonstrate surgical procedure to interns in a teaching hospital |
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Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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| Solicit donations for a charity | Convince a supervisor to purchase a new copy machine | Change the opinion of the jury in a complex legal case |
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