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Identifying the skills you need
From the course: Addressing Technical Skills Gaps
Identifying the skills you need
- Now that you understand the business priorities and have identified the new team structure that will help you execute on the strategy, it is time to think about the skills that you will need in your team. Think about skills in two buckets: functional skills and power skills. Functional skills are essential for performing tasks and responsibilities within a particular job or a functional area. Some examples include technical skills like programming, database management, cloud computing, generative AI, project management, and marketing skills. Power skills refer to transferable skills that are essential for employees to work effectively. Some examples of power skills are communication skills, leadership skills, active listening, critical thinking, innovating, being agile, and change management. I recommend listing all skills you need in your team to execute on the new priorities. Also, identify the skill level. Here's an…
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