Capability Directory
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Quality Management
Managing and implementing quality management in quality management system certification
Managing and implementing quality management in quality management system assessment
Managing and implementing quality management in quality management system improvement
Managing and implementing quality management in quality management system documentation
Managing and implementing quality management in quality audit
Managing and implementing quality management in quality management reviews
Managing and implementing quality management in quality records
Managing and implementing quality management in quality system management
Managing and implementing quality management in product and service conformity
Managing and implementing quality management in human resources
Managing and implementing quality management in customer satisfaction
Managing and implementing quality management in improvement
Managing and implementing quality management in management review
Managing and implementing quality management in measuring and analysis
Managing and implementing quality management in purchasing and procurement
Managing and implementing quality management in production and service delivery
Managing and implementing quality management in design and development
Managing and implementing quality assurance and testing
Managing and implementing quality risk management
Managing and implementing customer complaints and feedback management
Managing and implementing supplier quality management
Managing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Managing and training employees on quality management processes
Managing and implementing quality documentation and record-keeping
Managing and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Managing and implementing quality control and inspection processes
Managing and analyzing quality data and metrics
Managing and conducting internal and external audits
Managing and monitoring compliance with quality standards and regulations
Developing and implementing quality management systems
Operations
Process improvement and optimization
Project management and coordination
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Manufacturing process management
Logistics and transportation management
Maintenance and equipment management
Quality control and assurance
Production planning and scheduling
Inventory management
Supply chain management
Operations strategy and planning
Operational reconfiguration
Operational responsiveness
Operational cooperation
Operational customization
Operational innovation
Operational improvement
IT
Managing and maintaining IT mobile device management and BYOD
Managing and maintaining IT user access and IT identity management
Managing and maintaining IT cost optimization and IT budgeting
Managing and maintaining IT monitoring and IT alerting
Managing and maintaining IT automation and IT scripting
Managing and maintaining IT compliance and IT audit
Managing and maintaining IT operations and IT infrastructure
Managing and maintaining IT service continuity and IT disaster recovery
Managing and maintaining IT documentation and IT knowledge management
Managing and maintaining IT configuration management and IT change management
Managing and maintaining IT capacity planning and scalability
Managing and maintaining IT performance monitoring and reporting
Managing and maintaining IT service desk and helpdesk
Managing and maintaining IT procurement and IT asset management
Managing and maintaining IT project management
Managing and maintaining IT vendor management
Managing and maintaining IT governance
Managing and maintaining IT security and compliance
Managing and maintaining IT service management and ITIL process
Managing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery systems
Managing and maintaining cloud-based services and infrastructure
Managing and maintaining databases and data storage
Managing and maintaining telecommunication systems
Managing and maintaining network infrastructure and security
Managing and maintaining computer hardware and software systems
Business analytics
Shared services
Leadership
Stakeholder management
Systems thinking
Innovation and creativity
Coaching and mentoring
Resilience
Cultural intelligence
Emotional intelligence
Visionary leadership
Organizational structure
Project management
Staff engagement and culture
Fiscal management
Legislative impacts
External perception management
Strategic delivery
Change management & integration
Demonstrate accountability
Prioritization
Deliver results
Influence & negotiate
Collaboration
Value DE&I
Manage self
Act with integrity
Resilience & courage
Openness to criticism
Persuasion
Resourcefulness
Leadership
Adaptability
Conflict management
Decision-making
Stress management
Critical thinking
Time management
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Communication
Current asset transformation
New asset creation
Organisational culture
Production
Managing and implementing production outsourcing and third-party manufacturing
Managing and implementing production scaling up and mass production
Managing and implementing production rapid prototyping and small scale production
Managing and implementing production energy management and conservation
Managing and implementing production environmental and sustainability
Managing and implementing production waste reduction and recycling
Managing and implementing production yield and throughput optimization
Managing and implementing production capacity planning and scalability
Managing and implementing production logistics and supply chain management
Managing and implementing production quality control and assurance
Managing and implementing production lean manufacturing and six sigma
Managing and implementing production automation and robotics
Managing and implementing production data collection and analysis
Managing and implementing production process improvement and optimization
Managing and implementing production maintenance and repairs
Managing and implementing production training and development
Managing and implementing production safety and compliance
Managing and implementing production cost control and budgeting
Managing and implementing production inventory and materials management
Managing and implementing production planning and scheduling
Managing and supervising production personnel
Managing and coordinating production with other departments
Managing and monitoring production quality and efficiency
Managing and maintaining production equipment and machinery
Managing and scheduling production runs
Managing and overseeing production processes
Low-cost manufacturing plant locations
Quality product manufacturing
Increased delivery speed
Low production costs
High product quality
Higher quality of menu items
Design
Attention to detail
Technical skills
Innovation
Problem-solving
Project management
Adaptability
Team collaboration
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Optimization
Accessibility
Iconography
Motion design
Layout
Color theory
Typography
Branding
User experience
Interaction design
User testing
Prototyping
Visualization
Conceptualization
Research
Low-cost designs
Cost-effective designs
Reliable designs
Marketing
Communications
Managing and creating corporate reputation
Managing and creating corporate identity
Managing and creating internal communications
Managing and creating media training
Managing and creating investor relations
Managing and creating public affairs
Managing and creating media monitoring and analysis
Managing and creating issues and crisis management
Managing and creating speechwriting
Managing and creating reputation management
Managing and creating thought leadership
Managing and creating corporate storytelling
Managing and creating influencer relations
Managing and creating brand journalism
Managing and creating corporate communications
Managing and creating corporate social responsibility
Managing and creating social media and online communications
Managing and creating advertising and promotion
Managing and creating investor relations
Research & Development
Managing product patents and intellectual property
Managing product launch and commercialization
Managing product testing and quality assurance
Managing product design and engineering
Managing product development teams and collaborations
Managing product development budgets and resources
Managing product development timelines and milestones
Developing and implementing product roadmaps
Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
Developing and testing prototypes
Conducting scientific and technical research
Conducting product research and development
Conducting market research and analysis
Developing new products and services
Intellectual capital
Improved research quality
Customer Support & Service
Providing product and service information
Providing technical support and assistance
Managing customer service requests and support tickets
Troubleshooting and resolving customer issues
Providing customer support through multiple channels (phone, email, chat, etc.)
Responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Increased customer feedback
Quality service
Governance
Managing corporate governance and board training and education
Managing corporate governance and board policies and charters
Managing corporate governance and board committees
Managing corporate governance and board diversity and inclusion
Managing corporate governance and board compensation and nomination
Managing corporate governance and board succession planning
Managing corporate governance and board development
Managing corporate governance and board evaluation
Managing corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting
Managing corporate disclosures and transparency
Managing shareholders and investor relations
Managing corporate social responsibility and sustainability
Managing corporate secretariat and board support
Managing corporate governance and board relations
Managing ethics and integrity programs
Managing internal audit and control
Managing internal investigations
Managing risk assessment and management
Managing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Developing and implementing governance policies and procedures
Account Management
Managing customer retention and renewal
Managing customer onboarding and training
Managing customer service and support tickets
Providing customer support and assistance
Identifying and addressing customer needs and concerns
Building and maintaining relationships with key customers
Greater customer relationships
Increased customer satisfaction
Strategy
Managing and tracking the company’s performance against strategic goals
Developing and managing the company’s brand and reputation
Developing and managing the company’s strategic communications
Developing and managing the company’s competitive positioning
Identifying and mitigating risks to the company’s strategic goals
Developing and implementing mergers and acquisitions plans
Creating and managing strategic partnerships
Conducting market research and analysis
Identifying new business opportunities and markets
Developing and implementing corporate strategy
People Management
Finance
Digital
Sales
Sales analytics and data analysis
Sales process and methodology
Sales training and coaching
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Sales presentation and negotiation skills
Sales forecasting and pipeline management
Account management and customer retention
Lead generation and prospecting
Sales strategy and planning
Increased number of industry contacts
Management
Human Resources
Managing employee diversity and inclusion initiatives
Managing employee engagement and retention
Managing employee training and development
Conducting performance evaluations and managing performance management
Developing and implementing employee policies and procedures
Managing employee relations and communication
Onboarding and orienting new hires
Managing employee benefits and compensation
Recruiting and hiring employees
Learning