True Blue Skills | Drake University

Collaboration

Build collaborative relationships with individuals representing diverse cultures, races, ability, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. Strive to increase ability to work within a team and across differences to come to an agreement or solve a problem.

Communication

Express ideas to others in an effective and thoughtful manner in verbal and written forms. Read with thoughtfulness and understanding. Listen to and respond appropriately to divergent points of view. Understand the impact of non-verbal communication.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Exercise sound reasoning, self-reflection of assumptions and preconceptions, and careful consideration of evidence to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems.

Digital Proficiency

Remain up to date, intellectually curious, and open-minded about technology; embrace and encourage digital initiatives; and demonstrate ability to lead, and be a part of, dispersed teams through use of technology. Understand and demonstrate the appropriate and ethical use of technology.

Global/Intercultural Understanding

Value, respect, and learn from those with lived experiences that differ from one’s own. Identify elements that create diversity, inclusion, exclusion and privilege, and reflect on personal biases. Demonstrate empathy and the ability and willingness to view issues from other’s points of view in appreciation and sensitivity to diversity.

Growth Mindset

Ask questions and investigate the “why” behind issues. Actively listen. Appropriately challenge the status quo and gain new perspectives through interactions with various sources. Embrace feedback and demonstrate a persistent desire to learn, reflect and evolve.

Innovation

Ask questions and investigate the “why” behind issues. Actively listen. Appropriately challenge the status quo and gain new perspectives through interactions with various sources. Embrace feedback and demonstrate a persistent desire to learn, reflect and evolve.

Leadership

Leverage the strengths of self and others to ethically influence achievement of common goals. Use interpersonal skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work. Navigate through conflict with civility and emotional intelligence.

Personal Responsibility

Demonstrate personal accountability, integrity, and ethical behavior; act responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind. Recognize and learn from mistakes.

Values Driven

Identify and align interests, values and strengths to help self and others build meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship.