7 Essential Skills for Employees of Fortune 500 Companies

Author: Song Hongchao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The financial titan Roger Kitch said: "A young person, if he has neither experience nor background, only himself to rely on. Then, his best starting method is: First, get a job; second, cherish your job; third, cultivate the habits of diligence, loyalty, and dedication; fourth, study and observe seriously to gain true wisdom; fifth, strive to become indispensable and crucial; sixth, become modest and cultured." It can be said that Roger Kitch's words reveal the universal truth of success, as well as the importance of a person's qualities and abilities to their career development.
1. Adaptability
Microsoft – Find opportunities for success in adaptation
IBM – Employees must adapt to the company's values
Cisco – Employees must be able to adapt to Cisco's acquisition speed
Nokia – Survive in change
2. Communication Skills
GE – Communication paved the way for Welch's reforms
Walmart – Success stems from communication
Intel – Employees must be good at communication
IBM – Communication is also a quality that is valued
3. Leadership Skills
Aon – Every employee is an entrepreneur
Siemens – The ability to guide and help subordinates is very important
Philips – Professional ability, experience, and leadership = successful leadership
Unilever – Employees should take the initiative widely
4. Execution Ability
Portman Ritz-Carlton – The focus of execution is to boost employee morale
Motorola – Execution ability is linked to corporate performance
Dell – Success depends on employees' execution ability
5. Learning Ability
Microsoft – Learning shapes talent
Siemens – Employees are the entrepreneurs of the company
Boeing – Employees should seize learning opportunities at all times
6. Innovation Ability
Microsoft – Engage in creative work
Intel – Highlight innovation
Sony – Don't rely on experts
Unilever – Advocate imagination and innovation
7. Teamwork Ability
IBM – Love your team
Panasonic – Only use talents who score 70 points
Nokia – Advocate team spirit
Johnson & Johnson – Only with teamwork can there be room for development
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