Professional Competency skills are the knowledge, abilities, and behaviors required to excel in a particular professional setting. These skills include technical expertise, effective communication, critical thinking, leadership, and ethical behavior. A professional performs job duties proficiently, adapts to new challenges, collaborates effectively with others, and makes informed decisions.

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Active-listening Active Listening Adaptability Attention to Detail Collaboration Communication Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Continuous Learning creativity Critical thinking Cultural Competence Curiosity Data Analysis decision-making Decision Making Digital Literacy Effective Communication Emotional Intelligence Empathy Feedback Acceptance Flexibility Goal Setting initiative Leadership Networking Non-Verbal Communication Open-Mindedness Organization Patience Positive Attitude Problem-Solving Problem Solving Project Management reliability Research Skills resilience Respectful Self-motivation Self-reflection Stress Management Team Collaboration Teamwork Technology Proficiency Time Management