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Skill is an ability of an individual do something well, i.e. it is a synonym for individual's [[Know-how|know-how]]. Skills can be learned, developed and taught. Skill is not like [[Talent|talent]] which we are or are not born with. By definition, skill is also closely related to [[Tacit knowledge|tacit knowledge]]. | Skill is an ability of an individual do something well, i.e. it is a synonym for individual's [[Know-how|know-how]]. Skills can be learned, developed and taught. Skill is not like [[Talent|talent]] which we are or are not born with. By definition, skill is also closely related to [[Tacit knowledge|tacit knowledge]]. | ||
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As part of their [[Competency management|competency management]], organisations usually develop [[Competency model|competency models]] which include skills that are needed in the organisation. Skills defined in competency models are linked to role descriptions and thus become part of managing individual competencies. | As part of their [[Competency management|competency management]], organisations usually develop [[Competency model|competency models]] which include skills that are needed in the organisation. Skills defined in competency models are linked to role descriptions and thus become part of managing individual competencies. | ||
Organisations often group the needed skills into [[Skill set|skill sets]]. These may include technical skills, communication skills, management skills, people skills etc. | Organisations often group the needed skills into [[Skill set|skill sets]]. These may include technical skills, communication skills, management skills, people skills etc. | ||
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Revision as of 16:12, 25 May 2014
Contents
Definition
Skill is A learned ability to do something well
Summary
Description
Skill is an ability of an individual do something well, i.e. it is a synonym for individual's know-how. Skills can be learned, developed and taught. Skill is not like talent which we are or are not born with. By definition, skill is also closely related to tacit knowledge.
Managing skills
As part of their competency management, organisations usually develop competency models which include skills that are needed in the organisation. Skills defined in competency models are linked to role descriptions and thus become part of managing individual competencies.
Organisations often group the needed skills into skill sets. These may include technical skills, communication skills, management skills, people skills etc.
Developing skills
References
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