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In view of the key emerging trends, majority of the gaps amongst current employees in
addressing these trends are problem solving and analytical skills.
Figure 31: Skill Gaps amongst Current Employees in Addressing the Key Emerging
Trend
Problem solving skills
19%
Analytical skills
18%
Communication skills 16%
Critical thinking 16%
Teamwork
12%
Presentation skills
10%
Leadership skills
Others
6%
3%
E.g. of Others include ability to work independently, application knowledge, discipline, computer literacy, etc.
Table 33: Skill Gaps amongst Current Employees in Addressing the Key Emerging
Trend by Industry
Communication skills 17% 11% 14% 21% Land &
Quantity
Surveying
14%
Presentation skills 9% 21% 15% 9% 7%
Leadership skills
Critical thinking
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Teamwork
Others 4%
13%
22%
21%
11%
3% 11%
21%
16%
16%
5%
0% 8%
18%
17%
17%
12%
0% 5%
17%
21%
14%
14%
0% 6%
17%
20%
11%
18%
7%
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