POWER SKILLS
A strategic vision from ISQe to transform skills into organizational value
At ISQe, we believe that human capital is the main driver of organizational transformation. In a rapidly evolving world where automation and artificial intelligence are changing the rules of the game, it is Power Skills that ensure companies remain agile, differentiated, and sustainable.
As a strategic consultancy specialized in human capital, we are the ideal partner for organizations that want to anticipate trends, empower teams, and generate real impact, based on the most critical skills for the present and future of work.
By 2025, more than 50% of employees will need reskilling in human-centric skills.
The 21 Power Skills That Shape High-Performing Teams
Based on the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, these are the human skills that the most innovative companies are already developing and that ISQe helps to operationalize in a structured way, tailored to each client’s context.
Analytical Thinking and Innovation
Ability to analyze complex data and contexts to generate creative and innovative solutions, fostering continuous improvement and organizational competitiveness.
Active Learning and Learning Strategies
Willingness and ability to learn continuously, using effective strategies to acquire and apply new knowledge in a timely manner.
Complex Problem Solving
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve multifaceted challenges effectively, considering multiple variables and implications.
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Ability to evaluate information and arguments logically, rigorously, and impartially, supporting well-founded and strategic decisions.
Creativity, Originality and Initiative
Skill to generate new and disruptive ideas, with the courage to act proactively and lead innovation initiatives.
Leadership and Social Influence
Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams, positively influencing behaviors and decisions in collaborative settings.
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
Ability to effectively use technological tools, monitor their performance, and ensure their appropriate usage.
Technology Design and Programming
Technical skill to design, develop, and program technological solutions tailored to organizational needs.
Resilience, Stress Tolerance and Flexibility
Ability to perform under pressure, adapt to change, and recover quickly from setbacks.
Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation
Skill to apply logical and creative thinking to identify problems and generate innovative ideas.
Emotional Intelligence
Ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others, fostering healthy interpersonal relationships.
Troubleshooting and user experience
Skill to identify and resolve technical or functional problems with a focus on continuously improving user experience.
Systems Analysis and Evaluation
Skill to influence, argue, and reach consensus in situations of divergent interests, promoting mutually beneficial agreements.
Persuasion and Negotiation
Competence to influence, argue, and reach consensus in situations of divergent interests, promoting agreements that are beneficial for all parties.
Attention to detail, trustworthiness
Ability to perform tasks with accuracy and precision, ensuring process reliability and stakeholder trust.
Coordination and time management
Ability to organize resources and activities efficiently, ensuring timely and high-quality achievement of objectives.
Service Orientation and Customer Service
Focus on internal and external customer needs, with a proactive attitude in delivering excellent service.
Cognitive Flexibility
Ability to switch between tasks, thoughts, and perspectives, adapting quickly to new information or contexts.
Active Listening
Skill to listen attentively and empathetically, understanding messages and responding appropriately.
Social Perceptiveness
Ability to interpret social and emotional cues, adjusting behavior sensitively and effectively in human interactions.
Systems Thinking
Ability to understand interdependencies and complex dynamics within organizational systems, promoting integrated and sustainable decision-making.
The 3 Emerging Power Skills That Set Future Teams Apart
These skills are the new differentiator for agile, human, and purpose-driven teams and ISQe is at the forefront of their promotion and development.
Analytical Thinking and Innovation
Ability to analyze complex data and contexts to generate creative and innovative solutions, fostering continuous improvement and organizational competitiveness.
Active Learning and Learning Strategies
Willingness and ability to learn continuously, using effective strategies to acquire and apply new knowledge in a timely manner.
Resilience, Stress Tolerance and Flexibility
Ability to perform under pressure, adapt to change, and recover quickly from setbacks.
Far beyond training, we are partners in transformation.
The role of ISQe
At ISQe, we don’t just offer training. We design experiences, map profiles, co-create development pathways, and help implement a new culture of human skills..
We work side by side with our clients to:
Diagnose the priority Power Skills
Integrate them into assessment and development models
Develop leaders and teams with a focus on the future
Measure impact and adjust strategies
Inês Macide | HR Director
How has the implementation of Power Skills at ISQe been or is it being carried out?
"Power Skills have been key to transforming our career management model. Through Power Skills, we were able to identify and enhance the talents within our organization, enabling us to quickly direct exponential talent to add more value to each project or area need. Moreover, they have become the driving force for the organization to manage its talent in alignment with the defined strategy, ensuring continuous development of our people in line with future work trends."
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Tell us how we can help enhance the talent in your organization.
Ready to shape the future?
If you are looking for a strategic partner to develop Power Skills in an integrated, relevant, and business-tailored way, ISQe is ready to scale alongside you.
We are Experts. We are Talent. We are Innovation. We are Technology. WE ARE ISQe.
