Communication, technology, multitasking, critical thinking, teamwork, and continuous learning skills are essential for professional success. The document outlines each skill and its importance. Communication skills like presentation and writing are key to connecting with others. Technology skills are necessary to function and enhance productivity in most jobs. Multitasking requires being able to do multiple tasks but ensuring work quality. Critical thinking involves problem-solving through open-minded and informed assessment. Teamwork relies on individuals contributing complementary skills toward common goals. Continuous learning allows professionals to stay knowledgeable and competitive through education.

1. SKILLS FOR A
SUCCESSFUL
PROFESSIONAL

2. How do we acquire professional
skills?
Educati
on
(formal
&
informal
)
On-the-
job
training Life
experiences
(good and
bad)

3. #1 Communication
skills

4. Oral
Presentation
Audience
Awareness
Critical Listening
Written
Professional-level
Writing Critical
Reading Presentation
of Data
Non-
Verbal
Personal
Presentation
Body Language
Communication
skills….

5. “Communication–the
human connection–is the
key to personal and
career success.”
~ Paul J. Meyer

6. #2 Information technology
skills

7. • Every worker needs to have at least a basic
level of skill and comfort with modern
technology, just to be able to function.
• It’s all about enhancing productivity!

8. Information
technology
 “Technology will continue to
reshape the workplace, changing
how and where we conduct
business. As a result, flexibility and
adaptability will be sought-after
attributes in
 employees at all levels.”
~ Diane Domeyer, OfficeTeam
(Office of the Future: 2020)

9. ……the act of doing multiple things at
once.

10. • A certain amount of multitasking has
become necessary and expected in
many industries.
• Important: When you do decide to multitask,
make sure to check your work carefully, to
ensure that it is of high quality, and consider
abandoning multitasking for certain tasks if
you notice a decline.

11. #4 Critical thinking
skills

12. A Critical thinker
 raises vital questions to problems;
 gathers and assesses relevant
information;
 thinks with an open mind within
alternative systems of thought;
 Recognizes and assesses their
assumptions, implications, and
practical consequences; and
 communicates effectively with
others in figuring out solutions to
complex problems.

13. #5 Teamworking
skills

14. The concept of teamwork is self-
explanatory:
• a group of people working for one goal,
• where each individual brings forth
his/her skills in a concentrated
manner and ;
• coordinates it with others skills,
• to produce a desirable end.

15. #6 Continuous learning
skills

16. Today, continuous learning and education is required to
stay competitive in industry and job markets, stay
abreast of new developments in your field, enhance
your personal knowledge and skills, and to serve your
clients most effectively.
A growing number of professions require continuous
education credits (CEC) or periodic recertification:
• Accountants
• Physicians/surgeons
• Architects
• Engineers
• ICT professionals
• Lawyers.

17. THANK
YOU!
I wish you all a pleasant evening