A survey conducted by the American Management Association polled over 700 managers and executives about the skills that are important to the success of their organizations.
Employers want both potential and current employees to have “the four C’s.”
- Critical thinking and problem solving– having the ability to make decisions, solve problems and take appropriate action.
- Effective communication– the ability to synthesize and transmit ideas in written and verbal formats.
- Collaboration and team building – the ability to work effectively with others, no matter their point of view.
- Creativity and innovation– the ability to see what’s NOT there and make something happen.
Employers believe that these skills and competencies will become more important to their organizations within the next three to five years and are looking for their employees to strive and improve in these various areas.
