BP006A01 Self Assessment Skills Inventory

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1	Sample Skills Inventory Self-Assessment Survey
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4	Instructions for Staff: For each skill area listed below, please rate both your current level of proficiency and your interest in further developing or using this skill. Use a scale from 1 to 5: 1 = Very Low to 5 = Very High
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6	Employee Name:
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8	Technical Skills
9	Skill Area	Description	Proficiency (1–5)	Interest (1–5)
10	Financial Management	Budgeting, reporting, forecasting, accounting systems
11	IT & Digital Tools	Spreadsheets, CRM, cloud tools, internal platforms
12	Technical Expertise	Industry-specific skills unique to your co-op’s sector
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14	Leadership Skills
15	Skill Area	Description	Proficiency (1–5)	Interest (1–5)
16	Public Speaking	Presenting ideas clearly to groups
17	Facilitation	Leading meetings, guiding group discussions
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19	Cooperative Knowledge
20	Skill Area	Description	Proficiency (1–5)	Interest (1–5)
21	Cooperative Governance	Understanding bylaws, structure, and democratic practices
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23	Communication Skills
24	Skill Area	Description	Proficiency (1–5)	Interest (1–5)
25	Conflict Resolution	Handling disagreements, peer-to-peer mediation
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27	Community Engagement
28	Skill Area	Description	Proficiency (1–5)	Interest (1–5)
29	Community Outreach	Building partnerships, representing the co-op externally
30	Equity & Inclusion	Creating inclusive, welcoming, and diverse work environments
31	Member Engagement	Communications and events that increase member participation
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36	Principle 6 is the tangible embodiment of the cooperative philosophy of mutual support and collaboration. As a cooperative of cooperatives, Principle 6 provides a structured platform for coordination and resource sharing, allowing us to maximize our collective impact. By fostering deeper cooperation between cooperatives, Principle 6 helps us achieve greater operational efficiency, innovation, and member engagement. The Principle 6 Cooperative is a tangible pathway to maximize cooperation between cooperatives.
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39	Visit www.theprinciple6.coop to find out more.
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