The Personal Skills Needed At Work
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The DNA (Competencies) assessment measures the development of 25 personal skills (or soft skills) required in any job, ranking them from ‘developed’ to ‘needs development’.
Our research has shown that, for many jobs, personal skills are just as important as technical skills in producing superior performance. Personal skills are often transferable to different jobs, whereas technical skills are usually more specific.
DNA helps:
- Guide professional development
- Improve organizational performance
- Support targeted coaching and training
- Enhance role alignment
- Identify strengths and development opportunities
More Than a Skills Report
TTI DNA is a clear, structured story of how an individual connects with others, thinks through challenges, and gets work done.
- Relating: Skills that build trust, connection, and collaboration with others
- Thinking: Skills that support analysis, creativity, learning, and judgment
- Working: Skills that drive execution, initiative, and goal-directed action
Each skill is presented in a consistent, easy-to-follow format—explaining what the skill is, how it shows up, what others notice, and simple ways to grow—keeping the focus on real workplace application, not theory.
DNA Examines These Skills:
Appreciating Others
Conflict Management
Continuous Learning
Creativity and Innovation
Conceptual Thinking
Project Management
Problem Solving
Personal Accountability
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Diplomacy
Employee Development/Coaching
Flexibility
Futuristic Thinking
Influencing Others
Negotiation
Interpersonal Skills
Goal Orientation
Leadership
Planning and Organizing
Resiliency
Self-starting
Teamwork
Time and Priority Management
Understanding Others
The great thing about competencies is that you can actively work to improve them, since they’re experience-based. This is the perfect assessment tool to help you build a development plan.
Companies use DNA for:
Hiring &
Selection
Team
Building
Professional
Development
Succession
Planning
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