
Laurier Competency Framework
The Laurier Competency Framework was developed to assist students in identifying and reflecting on knowledge, skills and attributes that you gain through your academic coursework, co-curricular activities, jobs and more. Below are the 12 competencies in the framework with descriptions for each.
Adaptability and Resiliency:
- Reflect and take action in the face of change and/or adversity.
- Improvise and demonstrate flexibility in order to move forward.
- Work effectively with others for team success by contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others.
- Develop mutually-beneficial relationships by co-operating with others and managing conflict constructively.
- Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Engage in conversations by asking questions, listening and sharing.
- Generate new and unique ideas and strategies.
- Engage in artistic or creative forms of expression.
- Research, analyze and objectively evaluate information from multiple perspectives.
- Awareness of and inclusive approach to different beliefs, identities, values, cultures, behaviours and/or points of view.
- Conscious of assumptions/biases with a willingness to learn from others.
- Knowledge related to academic discipline.
- Job and/or industry-specific knowledge.
- Inspire and organize others towards achieving a common goal and/or transforming vision into reality.
- Purposeful self-management.
- Understand complex issues, identify and access relevant information and resources, assess potential outcomes and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrate responsible behaviours, time management, organizational skills, work ethic, positive attitude, integrity and commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.
- Understand personal interests, skills, values, preferences, behaviours and attitudes.
- Utilize digital technology, tools and resources.
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