If an employee doesn’t understand that dynamic and have the skill to
gain support, he may feel as though his talents are wasted.
Social expertness comes down to very simple things. One person
said that she purposely withholds information from a coworker be-
cause the coworker talks to her only when she needs something. You
might argue that both are immature and should grow up (I agree), but
that doesn’t change the fact that the quality of one’s relationships
affects the work that gets done.
Competency 1: Building Relationships
The first competency to assess in the area of social expertness is the
candidate’s ability to build and sustain good working ...