as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
she's proved that she has the competency to run a major company
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Recent Examples of competencies
Agents can handle administrative tasks such as invoicing, payments, and contract management, freeing up freelancers to focus on their core competencies, and increase their billable rate.
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Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Algorithms will become increasingly accurate in identifying emerging skills and predicting compatibility based on values and work styles, not just technical competencies.
—Jon Younger, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Not every member needs to excel in all five areas, but a well-rounded team where these competencies are collectively present is essential for navigating the complexities of organizational change.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the same study, emotional intelligence in leaders manifests itself through traits and competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, and relationship management skills.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The decision to develop a broad set of competencies stemmed from several behavioral problems.
—Dominik Szot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This strategy allows technology companies to benefit from margin expansion, operational improvements, and competitive advantages in industries that might have previously seemed unrelated to their core competencies.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The key is to know the preferred fit and competencies to ensure success for all.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Algorithms will become increasingly accurate in identifying emerging skills and predicting compatibility based on values and work styles, not just technical competencies.
—Jon Younger, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Not every member needs to excel in all five areas, but a well-rounded team where these competencies are collectively present is essential for navigating the complexities of organizational change.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the same study, emotional intelligence in leaders manifests itself through traits and competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, and relationship management skills.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The decision to develop a broad set of competencies stemmed from several behavioral problems.
—Dominik Szot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This strategy allows technology companies to benefit from margin expansion, operational improvements, and competitive advantages in industries that might have previously seemed unrelated to their core competencies.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The key is to know the preferred fit and competencies to ensure success for all.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competencies
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Teams at Google have made progress in recent months on software for AI models that resemble humanlike reasoning abilities, Bloomberg reported in October, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Seek out mentors who can provide objective feedback on your abilities and accomplishments.Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Hardware design also requires specific skills, which means hiring and building the necessary product and engineering organizations within a company.Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach enabled the robots to develop highly effective climbing skills more quickly and efficiently.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The filing also discusses the company's liquidity position, highlighting borrowing capacities with the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various amendments to the company's credit agreements, including changes to covenants and borrowing capacities.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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