21st Century Skills: Self Assessment

21st Century Skills: Comparative Analysis
Self-assessment is an explorative and introspective activity to find self-realities in order to gain insight and plan self-improvement activities (Yena, 2011). The self-assessment aspects reviewed for this assignment, include skills assessment, skills inventory, emotional intelligence, and a career profile summary. In particular, this paper will focus on the results of the self-assessment in comparison to 21st century skills and analyze the results for growth opportunities and self-improvement.
The self-assessment results suggest I view myself as well developed in most skills required in the 21st century. My particular strengths include the four most important skills employers are seeking, including
In the 21st century, expectations are growing in areas of personal development of health, finances, and career (Yena, 2011). As expected, areas of emergence are likely new for many individuals and should be viewed as opportunities to practice lifelong learning.
Table 1
List of Skills Needed by Workers in the 21st Century and Self-Assessment Comparison
Type Skill Self-Assessment Result
Knowledge Reading, writing, and speaking English I am fluent in English and focus work is not necessary at this time. Mathematics I use math daily in my Six Sigma statistical and analytical work. I also create dashboards from measurements collected from processes. Science My career background has included computer science as I have worked in information technology for a number of years. Government/economics An area to improve is government and economics as I work in the banking industry. Additionally, as my career goals include global consultative services, it is important I become more globally minded. Humanities/arts I have an appreciation for the arts, however it is a personal enjoyment and not a focus area of my
It is critical I work with the decision maker and the team in order to help them understand their opportunities at the root cause level, and develop solutions to them. This requires a high level of teamwork and collaboration. Professionalism/work ethic I am confident in my professionalism and work ethic skills. I consider these table stakes and would not be in the position I am without them. Information technology application I have an AAS in information technology and over 10 years of experience in the field. This is one of my greatest strengths as I partner with business leaders. Leadership I am sought out as a leader within my team and past teams. I prefer to lead in non-managerial roles such as my current consultant role. Creativity/innovation Process improvement is primarily concentrated on creativity and innovation. Additionally, my PowerPoint slides are exceptional in their construction, creativity, and combined with my delivery, profoundly impacting. Lifelong learning/self-direction I continue to seek my degree in Organizational Leadership from CSU-Global. Diversity I will continue to use my employer’s robust diversity and inclusion program to