Competencies Needed in the Future Workplace
the competencies. Identify 2 major activities per
Knowledge:
1. Content: Specialization, Discipline;
Process/Strategies (teaching, classroom
management, accounting, engineering)
2. Technicalities: Expertise
3. Critical thinking: Accuracy, Verification
4. Problem-solving:
5. Growth mindset
6. Open-mindedness/heartedness
7. Personal philosophy/principles in life
SKILLS:
1. Grit: developing my best/bringing out my best
in the context of a difficult/challenging
situation with the use of my developing
abilities
2. Technology:
a. vertical and horizontal;
b. human, hardware, and software.
Activities you will do while in college to develop
item (no need to explain)
a. Take advanced courses in my chosen field of
study(Mechanical Engineering).
b. Participate in research projects or internships
related to the engineering discipline.
a. Attend workshops and seminars to stay updated
on my field's latest technologies and techniques.
b. Work on practical projects that require hands-
on technical skills.
a. Engage in debates, discussions, and case studies
requiring me to critically analyze and evaluate
information.
b. Write research papers or essays that demand
rigorous critical thinking and analysis.
a. Join problem-solving clubs or teams where I
take on real-world challenges.
b. Seek out mentorship from professors to solve
complex problems related to my field.
a. Attend personal development workshops and
seminars.
b. Reflect on my experiences and setbacks,
focusing on what I've learned and how much I've
grown.
a. Participate in cultural exchange programs or
diversity and inclusion workshops.
b. Volunteer for community service projects that
expose me to different perspectives and
experiences.
a. Keep a journal to document my personal values
and principles.
b. Engage in philosophical discussions or courses
to explore different belief systems.
a. Take on leadership roles in challenging student
organizations or projects.
b. Practice resilience by setting and achieving
ambitious goals.
a. Intern or work part-time in a tech-related job to
gain practical experience.
b. Attend tech hackathons or coding boot camps
to improve my technical skills.
3. Fast turn-overs/change: a. Engage in extracurricular activities that require
quick adaptation, such as participating in a startup.
b. Embracing change by actively seeking out new
experiences and opportunities.
4. Continuous Process Improvement-CPI a. Join quality improvement teams or projects
within my college.
b. Learn process improvement methodologies and
applying them to real-world situations
5. Soft/social skills/personality Soft/Social Skills/Personality:
a. Joining public speaking or debate clubs to
enhance my communication skills.
b. Participating in team-building workshops or
leadership training programs.
6. Recalibrated comfort zones a. Take courses or participate in activities outside
of my comfort zone.
b. Travel or study abroad to expose myself to
different cultures and environments.
7. Maturity a. Seek out responsibilities in student
organizations or clubs.
b. Reflect on my experiences and learn from my
mistakes to mature as an individual.
8. Inclusion: Diversity, Resilient a. Organizing diversity and inclusion events or
initiatives on campus.
b. Participating in workshops or discussions on
diversity and resilience.
9. “Glocal:” locally responsive and globally a. Engaging in community service projects with a
competitive global perspective.
b. Network with international students and
participate in international student organizations.
10. Internationalization a. Study abroad or participate in exchange
programs.
b. Attend international conferences or events
related to my field of study.
11. Prioritization and Time Management a. Use time management tools and techniques to
schedule your activities efficiently.
b. Accepting multiple roles in student
organizations to practice prioritization and time
management skills.