Top Valued Workplace Skills include leadership , organizational, communication , interpersonal ,computer,analytical, problem­ solving, time management, mathematical and professional skills.

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Most Valued Workplace Skills Employee Seek In 2017
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Top Valued Workplace Skills include leadership , organizational, communication , interpersonal ,computer,analytical,
problem solving, time management, mathematical and professional skills.
Leadership
Motivating others towards the accomplishment of a common goal or vision.
Understanding and working to fulfill the needs of each team member.
Knowing, using, and properly allocating a team’s resources.
Effectively planning team activities.
Influencing the actions of team members by setting a good example.
Dealing with team disputes quickly, fairly and effectively.
Assigning duties and responsibilities effectively.
Organizational
Identifying tasks to be accomplished.
Pulling elements together in an orderly, functional, and structured whole.
Facilitating discussions on program planning processes.
Facilitating brainstorming activities.
Giving constructive feedback on others’ work.
Prioritizing tasks; getting most important work done first.
Communication
Negotiating; bargaining; persuading; debating issues without being unpleasant or abrasive to others.
Greeting people; representing others to the public; selling; demonstrating products or services.
Courteous telephone skills.
Reporting; conveying information; explaining issues or procedures.
Listening effectively.
Interviewing; drawing out others’ views; probing for information.
Demonstrating skills in the use of language, grammar and punctuation.
Expressing ideas in written form; editing; revising; preparing concise and logically written materials.
Organizing and presenting ideas effectively for both formal and spontaneous speeches.
Participating in group discussions.
Interpersonal
Interacting effectively with peers, superiors, and assistants.
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2. Understanding the feelings of others.
Analyzing behavior of self and others in group situations.
Demonstrating effective social behavior in a variety of settings and under different circumstances.
Maintaining group cooperation and support.
Making and keeping commitments to others.
Computer
Identifying and using appropriate software.
Identifying, analyzing, and solving hardware or technical difficulties.
Teaching others to use computer programs.
Understanding different application programs.
Using HTML and other web design tools.
Understanding and using different operating systems like UNIX and Windows.
Analytical/Critical Thinking
Analyzing the interrelationships of events and ideas from several perspectives.
Identifying reasonable standards for assessing the appropriateness of an action.
Identifying the general principles that explain interrelated events.
Applying appropriate criteria to strategies and action plans.
Understanding and making logical arguments.
Problem Solving
Effective problem solving and conflict resolution.
Anticipating problems before they occur.
Defining problems and identifying possible causes.
Identifying possible solutions and selecting the most appropriate ones.
Developing plans to apply new solutions.
Creating inventive solutions to complex problems.
Adapting one’s ideas and behaviors to changing customs and rules.
Quickly and accurately identifying the critical issues when making a decision or solving a problem.
Time Management
Managing and organizing projects while being conscious of schedules and deadlines.
Setting realistic goals.
Organizing work effectively; breaking projects down into manageable steps.
Prioritizing work to do most critical tasks first.
Mathematical
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3. Interpreting, manipulating, and using numerical data effectively.
Understanding and managing financial plans.
Understanding and controlling operating expenses.
Creating formulas.
Recognizing and understanding data in different forms (like graphs).
Using precise data entry techniques; analyzing data.
Recognizing abnormalities or mistakes in data.
Professional
Representing an organization through appropriate dress, language, behavior, and business ethics.
Complying with the company’s written and unwritten rules and expectations.
Treating coworkers, superiors, assistants, and customers with respect.
Working toward compromise in situations of disagreement or dispute.
Working within project protocols.
Showing loyalty to an organization.
Being punctual and working efficiently.
Producing high quality results.
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Take time to listen to your team:
Understand their hopes, fears, and dreams. Casual time by the water cooler, rather than a formal expectations
meeting in an office, is often the best way to get to know your colleagues and team members.
Say thank you:
We all crave recognition. We want to know we are doing something worthwhile and that we are doing it well. Make
your praise real, for real achievement. And make it specific.
Never demean a colleague:
If you have criticism, keep it private and make it constructive. Don’t scold them like school children. Treat them as
partners and work together to find a way forward.
Delegate well:
Delegate meaningful work which will stretch and develop your team member. Yes, routine rubbish has to be
delegated, but delegate some of the interesting stuff as well. Be clear and consistent about your expectations.
Have a vision:
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4. Show where your team is going and how each team member can help you all get there. Have a clear vision for each
team member: know where they are going and how you can help them get there.
Trust your team:
Do not micromanage them. Practice MBWA: the gurus call it “manage by walking around.” The better version is
called “manage by walking away.”
Be honest:
Be ready to have difficult but constructive conversations with struggling team members early. Don’t shade or hide the
truth. Honesty builds trust and respect, provided you are constructive with it.
Set clear expectations:
Be very clear about promotion and bonus prospects, and about the required outcome from each piece of work.
Assume that you will be misunderstood: people hear what they want to hear. So make it simple, repeat it often and
be 100% consistent.
Over-communicate:
You have two ears and one mouth: use them in that proportion. Listen twice as much as you speak. Then you will
find out what really drives your team members and you can act accordingly.
Don’t try to be friends:
It is more important to be respected than it is to be liked. I f your team trusts and respects you, they will want to work
for you.
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