Competence

Competence is the ability to act effectively in a specific area thanks to knowledge, skills and experience.

Definition

Competence does not mean only theoretical knowledge. It includes understanding the situation, selecting tools, execution and assessing the effects. In the self-determination theory, the sense of competence is one of the basic psychological needs supporting motivation.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Choose one competence and break it down into micro-elements: knowledge, exercise, feedback, progress measurement. Work on one item per week.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to confuse competence with self-confidence. You can feel confident and perform poorly, or feel insecure despite your real skills.

Questions for self-reflection

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