Transferable Skills - Why do we need them? Also called 'portable skills', transferable skills are that you can transfer from one job to another. Does not matter wherever you go, these skills that you have developed over the course of your career goes with you. Skills like leadership, adaptability, collaboration are some of the transferable skills. We will be talking about Computer Literacy, Leadership and Problem solving skills. Leadership Being someone who can coach, empower and support those around you is a great skill in the workplace. It helps you get the best out of the team you are working in. The website, mindtools.com, says that "l eaders help themselves and others to do the right things". What this means is that leaders set direction, build an inspiring vision, and aspire to create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to "win" as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring. Computer Literacy ...