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Monday, March 5, 2007

Skills for Future: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

The two most important skills to develop for success are the ability to think critically and solve problems, according to a recent management survey. Legal Aid and Defender's management group was asked recently to rank these and nine other skills in order of importance. The respondent with the best score was Michelle Johnson, managing attorney of the organization's Fair Housing Center.

According to the study the other critical skills in order of importance include the application of information technology, teamwork and collaboration, creativity and innovation, diversity, leadership, oral communications, professionalism and work ethic, ethics and social responsibility, and written communication.
The Management Group's top three are: leadership, teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving.

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