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Two Decades
Later
Both lists include certain skills
deemed necessary for success in a
work environment, variously called
workplace, soft, interpersonal, or
power skills. These include such
skills as the ability to communicate
effectively or to collaborate with
colleagues, and are distinct from the
specialized knowledge, skills, and
abilities required for a particular job.
2020**
Communication 1,2,3,4,6,8,9
Global 4,6,8,9
Effective communication
Civic literacy
Foreign language proficiency Global/intercultural competence
Literacy Social/cultural/diversity awareness
STEM/Digital 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Adaptable to rapidly

proficiency
Core STEM literacy
Digital/information/media literacy
Critical Thinking and
Problem Solving 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9
Creativity/innovation
Critical/analytical thinking
Curiosity
Decision making
Problem solving
Continual/active learning
Maintaining/expanding skills
changing/disruptive technologies
Basic technology/software
Lifelong Learning 3,4,7

Collaboration/Relationships 1,2,3,4,5,6,8
Collaboration/teamwork
Emotional intelligence
Flexibility/adaptability
Service/social skills
Management 1,3,5,6,8
Initiative/productivity
Resource/project management
Leadership/Professionalism 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9
Ethics/integrity
Leadership ability
**See www.league.org/node/22050 for sources and additional information.
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