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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Soft Skills/Competencies: Self Confidence

(Refer our High Quality Management Encyclopedia “Management Universe” at: http://management-universe.blogspot.com/)

Refer previous two posts to read the detailed explanations on competencies "Result Orientation" and "Problem solving".

Explanation of the Competency “Self Confidence”

  • Displays a confident disposition. Instills confidence in others.
  • Has confidence in his own abilities.
  • Has no doubts and hesitation in his abilities.
  • Uses his abilities confidently to tackle the day-to-day and also difficult situations and problems.
  • Likely to lead in solving the issues.
  • Will take responsibility and accountability with no fuss.
  • Speaks out his mind. Therefore, makes his thinking and opinions heard and understood by other related persons.
  • Does not feel threatened in sharing his knowledge and skills with others.
  • Does not get cowed down by aggressive behavior of others.
  • Can take criticism in his own stride.
  • Does not become defensive; cannot be pushed to corner.
  • Does not easily complain or grumble or blame about others or about situations.
  • Does not hesitate in sharing his success and limelight with others.

Pitfall to be Avoided

  • Arrogance.
  • Know-all type behavior.
  • Poor listener.
  • Therefore, devaluing others’ feedback, opinions and suggestions.
  • May instill inferiority complex in others.

Read the "Management Case Studies" from Shyam Bhatawdekar's book "Sensitive Stories of Corporate World" at: http://management-anecdotes.blogspot.com/ or http://shyam.bhatawdekar.com/

For "Management Games, Exercises, Energizers and Icebreakers", read at:
http://management-games-icebreakers.blogspot.com/ or http://shyam.bhatawdekar.com

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