Accountability | Basic Literacy | Collaboration | Communication | Creativity | Critical Thinking | Flexibility | Initiative | Leadership | Problem Solving | Scientific and Numerical Literacy | Visual Literacy
Accountability
Set and meet goals, even in the face of obstacles and competing pressures. Prioritize, plan, and manage work to achieve the intended result.
Basic Literacy
Demonstrate the ability to use language to read, write, listen and speak.
Collaboration
Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams. Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal.
Communication
Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts. Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions.
Creativity
Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (such as brainstorming). Create new and worthwhile ideas. Demonstrate imagination and curiosity.
Critical Thinking
Effectively analyze evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs.
Flexibility
Adapt to varied roles, job responsibilities, schedules and contexts. Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities.
Initiative
Monitor, define, prioritize, and complete tasks without direct oversight.
Leadership
Use interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal.
Problem Solving
Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways. Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions.
Scientific and Numerical Literacy
Demonstrate the ability to reason with scientific and mathematical concepts.
Visual Literacy
Demonstrate the ability to interpret, recognize, appreciate and understand information presented through visible actions, objects and symbols, natural or manmade.
