TABLE 15.2 
Transferable Skills
| Skills | Abilities |
| Communication |
Being a clear and persuasive speaker Listening attentively Writing well |
| Presentation |
Justifying Persuading Responding to questions and serious critiques of presentation material |
| Leadership |
Taking charge Providing direction |
| Teamwork | Working with different people while maintaining control over some assignments |
| Interpersonal |
Relating to others Motivating others to participate Easing conflict between coworkers |
| Personal traits |
Showing motivation Recognizing the need to take action Being adaptable to change Having a strong work ethic Being reliable and honest Acting in an ethical manner Knowing how to plan and organize multiple tasks Being able to respond positively to customer concerns |
| Critical thinking and problem solving | Identifying problems and their solutions by combining information from different sources and considering options |