Of particular interest to me were their thoughts on Life skills for the 21st Century, As I read I wanted to know more. The area the partnership identified transcend time and geography and straddle across education, corporations and social/cultural boundaries.
Leadership- Use of interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence more than one person toward a goal
- Ability to leverage strengths of others to accomplish a common goal
Ethics - Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts
Accountability
- Set and meet high standards and goals for one's self and others
- Adaptability
- Adapt to varied roles and responsibilities
- Tolerate ambiguity and changing priorities
Personal Productivity
- Utilize time efficiently and manage workload
- Be punctual and reliable
Personal Responsibility
- Exercise personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts
People Skills
- Work appropriately and productively with others
Self Direction
- Monitor one's own understanding and learning needs
- Demonstrate initiative to advance professional skill levels
- Ability to define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight
- Demonstrate commitment to learning as a lifelong process
Social Responsibility
- Act responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind
These Life Skills are a copyright of the PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization. The Partnership's work is supported by the U.S. Department of Education & a host of member organization & corporations