Core skills in the workplace refer to a set of general skills that people need to function effectively in their work. These are not specific to the type of work being performed, but rather refer to the types of attitudes and habits workers need to function to the best of their ability and in the best interest of the company. The seven skills include: working productively, learning effectively, communicating clearly, working cooperatively, acting responsibly, valuing self positively, and thinking critically and creatively. All these skills concern the individual in relationship to him- or herself, to his or her coworkers, and to the work that is being performed.
Working productively, for example, means that effective work habits and attitudes are used to produce work on a highly effective level of quality and quantity. A person who learns effectively will possess skills in reading, writing, and computing, be able to learn new skills in these areas, and apply them to his or her duties. Both clear communication and cooperative working concerns the relationship...
For these relationships to work well, there must be good communication among individuals. In the work relationship, all persons must take responsibility for the ethics of their actions. Critical and creative thinking is vital in order to help a person be valued as an employee and coworker, while valuing the self positively by means of attention to one's physical and psychological wellness will also create a platform for better work performance.
Using the Performance Evaluation Sheet is highly effective in terms of helping a person determine very specifically the areas that need work if his or her work performance is to improve. This can also help leaders or teachers to guide individuals to improve themselves and their skills. The person I used to complete the sheet scored a value of 3 for managing time and workload and the ability to recognize others' points-of-view. The areas of asking questions and group problem solving need some work, scoring between 0 and 1, with most other areas scoring a value of 2.
