Baseline skills for modern knowledge work

Modern knowledge workers need certain skills to work effectively.

Planning

Scheduling work.

Communicating

Writing and diagramming clearly, choosing appropriate channels.

Analysing

Understanding data, drawing conclusions.

Decision-making

Prioritising, hypothesising, managing risks.

Problem-solving

Considering opportunities, understanding constraints, assigning resources.

Collaborating

Facilitating workshops, empowering team members, agreeing responsibilities.

Instructing

Learning skills and information, training others.