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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Non-technical skills"”.
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FSA Based Analysis of Deck Officers’ Non-Technical Skills in Crisis Situations
… that major maritime accidents are not caused by technical problems but by failure of the crew to respond to the situation appropriately.Non-technical skills (NTS) encompass both interpersonal and cognitive skills such as situation awareness, teamwork, decision-making, leadership, managerial …
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Business graduate perceptions of the development and application of non-technical skills within higher education and the workforce
… to be lacking in the ability to demonstrate the non-technical skills required to carry out many day-to-day workplace operations. Higher education institutions have responded to this perceived skills gap with a number of pedagogical strategies designed to improve graduate employability. Some …
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Learning linkages between projects and work placements in engineering education
… on the development of engineering knowledge, technical, and non-technical skills (collectively employability skills) in students. This research is aligned with theories of constructionism and sociocultural theory to understand learners’ engagement in WIL and PBL as building knowledge through …
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Creating Industry-Ready Ph.D. Graduates
… current engineering doctoral programs and non- academic job solicitations for Ph.D. engineers were reviewed. Surveys and interviews were developed and administered in order to understand the skills and work environment of Ph.D. engineers in industry. Results indicate that overall doctoral …
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Does an accounting degree add up? An investigation into the professional exam performance and non-technical skill development of accounting degree graduates.
… examinations (paper 1) and the development of non-technical skills by prospective trainees at the recruitment stage (paper 2 and paper 3). Paper 1 investigates the factors influencing the performance of Big 4 trainees in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotlands (ICAS) Test of …
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Aim High, Win Big: Optimizing the OR Nurse's Skills to Improve Surgical Outcomes
… This evidence-based program will also apply non-technical skills using principles of AORN practice, TEAMSSTEPS, and SPLINTS that are effective in the recognition and prevention of surgical errors. High performance, teamwork, and collaboration must be integrated into the OR culture to sustain …
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An investigation into internetworking education
… professionals need to be equipped with both technical hands-on skills and non-technical or soft skills. In order to supply new professionals to the industry, educational institutions need to address these skills training in their curricula. Technical hands-on skills in internetworking …
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Leadership During Action Team Formation: The Influence of Shared Leadership Among Team Members During the Perioperative Process
… is a high stakes environment requiring both technical and non-technical skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. Results show that the correlation between the surgeon’s perceived past performance of the team and the trust the surgeon has in his/her team and the relationship …
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Mexico Engineering Study Abroad: Assessing the Effectiveness of International Experiences on Teaching Global Engineering Skills
… civil engineering. This paper defines the skills engineers will need in an increasingly international industry. It also describes an engineering study abroad program designed to teach some of those skills to students and presents a survey used as an assessment tool to evaluate the …
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Áhrif hermináms á teymisvinnu og samskipti í þverfaglegum skurðteymum: Kerfisbundin fræðileg samantekt.
… leitarorðin: Simulation, in situ simulation, non-technical skills, communication, anesthesia, operation, surgery, OR team, interprofessional og operating room. Niðurstöður: Heimildaleit skilaði 1743 niðurstöðum en 12 rannsóknir uppfylltu inntökuskilyrði samantektarinnar, helmingur voru …
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Middle School Teachers’ Perspectives On Promoting Effective Technology Integration
… technology integration so that the 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication can be addressed in public schools. This research study explored what middle school teachers who integrate technology into their classrooms do to build their skills, maintain …
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Initiating the development of a curriculum for South African adult critical care retrieval
… clinical proficiency, and decision-making skills of EMS practitioners involved in critical care transport. Methods: A multi-methods approach was used across four phases: 1. Scoping Review: Local and international CCR curricula were analysed to identify best practices and essential …
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Impact of time pressure, as a stressor, on dentist’s diagnostic decision making.
… may affect an individual’s decision making, technical and non-technical skills. Stress amongst dentists is prevalent and different stressors have been described in the dental literature. In dentistry, although extensive research has been conducted on dentists’ well-being and mental health, …
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Leadership, Psychological Safety, Team Trust, and Performance: A Study of Surgical Teams
… that necessitates the team to use both technical and non-technical skills. In study 2, I investigate whether a brief targeted leadership coaching sessions with residents in a simulated environment results in different (increase or decrease) leadership behaviors at an interval of 6 …
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An investigation of the development of soft skills required for health supply chain practice in developing economies.
Soft skills, also referred to as non-technical skills, are becoming increasingly important in today's business environment. The focus now is on developing a well-rounded workforce with a blend of soft and technical skills to be better equipped to handle the complexities of the real world. However, …
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Prevention | Rescue | Resuscitation – The influence of New Zealand lifeguarding practice on global drowning prevention
… the body of knowledge, especially in relation to non-technical skills and organisational culture. A suggested application is in the study of human factors, for which there is a lack of information and educational resources. Succession planning within the sector is vital. One way to achieve this is …
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The role of English for specific purposes in enhancing workplace literacies for graduates employed in the commercial sector in Windhoek
… such as occupation specific knowledge, generic skills and competencies, as well as language specific competencies. This study investigated the role of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in enhancing workplace literacies for graduate employees in the Namibian commercial sector in Windhoek. The …
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Constraints affecting the quality of teaching and learning at Technical Colleges in Kwazulu Natal
… learning and practical training of students at technical colleges in KwaZulu Natal. Questionnaire surveys as well as informal interviews were used. A mixture of quantitative and qualitative methods has enabled the researcher to gain a deeper understanding and a more penetrating insight regarding …