Mastering Transferable Skills for a Diverse Career Landscape

Presenters: Jolie Lam, Phyllis Lin, Harumi Quinones

Session Description: 

This session will focus on enhancing key transferable skills: independent thinking, communication, and leadership & management. Drawing on frameworks from UC Berkeley's People & Culture and various global institutions across industries and NGOs, this workshop is designed to underline the pivotal role of transferable skills in a myriad of professional contexts.

Participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery, assessing their own skill sets and setting ambitious goals to elevate their career trajectories. The session will provide an in-depth exploration of independent thinking, communication, and leadership & management, showcasing their critical importance in today's workplace through practical examples and interactive scenarios.

Moreover, the synergy between effective communication and robust leadership & management will be highlighted, illustrating their indispensable value in crafting a successful career path. Attendees will be equipped with valuable insights, strategies for skill development, and a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage these transferable skills for personal and professional growth.

Key takeaways:

  1. Developing Independent Thinking Skills:
    1. Understand the importance of independent thinking in the workplace.
    2. Identify the factors that lead to a mindset of idea dependency.
    3. Acquire strategies to cultivate independent thinking, such as questioning assumptions and relying on logical reasoning.
  2. Building a Solution-Oriented Mindset:
    1. Recognize the significance of presenting imperfect solutions as a starting point for problem-solving.
    2. Understand the role of proposing solutions as a form of social currency in gaining trust and recognition.
    3. Develop the ability to embrace mistakes, let go of vanity, and use errors as opportunities for growth in the professional setting.
  3. Enhancing Communication Effectiveness:
    1. Recognize the impact of unclear communication on work outcomes.
    2. Learn techniques for asking effective questions during communication with leaders.
    3. Understand the value of timely feedback and maintaining open communication to avoid complications in the communication process.
    4. Know your target audience and cater your message accordingly

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