A number of generic core task competence definitions may be required to simplify training needs analysis these could cover for example:

• planning and organising,
• the achievement of objectives,
• producing results through others,
• cooperation,
• selection of people,
• use of initiative,
• degree of dependability,
• extent of vision,
• imagination and creativity,
• loyalty,
• human relations,
• problem ownership and solving,
• use of commonsense,
• enthusiasm,
• ability to work under stress,
• judgment in taking risks, etc.
• meeting deadlines with limited resources,