ASTD Competency Study: The Training & Development Profession Redefined

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Foundational Competencies Dictionary

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Foundational Competencies

1. Business Skills  

Analyzing Needs and Proposing Solutions  

Key Actions  

Applying Business Skills  

Key Actions  

Driving Results  

Key Actions  

Planning and Implementing Assignments  

Key Actions  

Thinking Strategically  

Key Actions  

Applying Innovation  

Key Actions 

2. Global Mindset  

Key Actions  

3. Industry Knowledge  

Key Actions  

4. Interpersonal Skills  

Building Trust  

Key Actions 

Communicating Effectively 

Key Actions 

Influencing Stakeholders 

Key Actions 

Networking and Partnering 

Key Actions 

Emotional Intelligence 

Key Actions 

5. Personal Skills 

Demonstrating Adaptability 

Key Actions 

Modeling Personal Development ...