Five Voices (There are many more!)

Are they so different? Analyze the words they use to describe skills: critical, working, foundation, basic, essential. What do these words mean? How are they the same? How are they different? Why do you think each of these organizations chose these words? Can you guess?

Examine each column carefully. Make a list of the skills that are included in all of the lists. Remember that sometimes you can say the same thing using different words. Don't let vocabulary fool you. Look at the ideas instead.

Make a list of the leftover words. Do you think that all of these need to be included in the first list? Why or why not?

Are there skills you would like to add?

Look at the list the group has written. Think about each of the skills that you listed. Can you think of an example that demonstrates that you have that skill?

Which skills are you left with? Perhaps now is the time to start thinking about an action plan. The skills that you identified as needing improvement or not having can be part of your personal action plan. Think about what you need to improve or add to your skills list.