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Skills /
  1. Cross-Functional Skills
  2. Social Skills
  3. Persuasion
Skill

Persuasion

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Level Scales

(3)
LevelDescription
2Solicit donations for a charity
4Convince a supervisor to purchase new office equipment
6Change the opinion of the jury in a complex legal case

Work Activities

(10)
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Selling or Influencing Others
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Staffing Organizational Units

Work Context

(8)
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  • Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  • Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  • Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
  • Conflict Situations
  • Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
  • Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
  • Level of Competition
  1. Coordination
  2. Negotiation
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