Transferable Skills

Strategic Thinking as a Senior Project Manager in Academia

How do you apply this transferable skill in your position?

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

How do you apply this transferable skill in your position?

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

How do you apply this transferable skill in your position?

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

How do you apply this transferable skill in your position?

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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