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Strategic Thinking as a Senior Project Manager in Academia
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to set a vision and goals
- Creating vision and goals
- Creativity/innovative thinking
Strategic Thinking as a Sr Scientist/CRO Coordinator in Academia
You need to keep in mind the longer term goals and purpose of the work you're doing to align the shorter term goals. This is key in determining program content, establishing partnerships - anything that your group is doing. You want to first determine what the strategic plan is, then communicate it with the team so we are all moving towards the same vision together. It helps with decision making and team motivation.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to set a vision and goals
- Creating vision and goals
- Creativity/innovative thinking
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Determining stakeholders
Strategic Thinking as an Associate Director of Precision Medicine in Academia
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to set a vision and goals
- Creating vision and goals
- Creativity/innovative thinking
Strategic Thinking as an Assistant Dean in Academia
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to set a vision and goals
- Creating vision and goals
- Creativity/innovative thinking
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