Most Important Skills for a District Representative at Placer County
Frank emphasizes that "communication and comprehension" are critical skills for a District Representative because a large part of the job is bridging the gap between the in-depth knowledge the team has and the often brief understanding of outside perspectives, which then translates into the need for strong interpersonal skills, community engagement, and public speaking abilities, all of which ultimately lead to better engagement and networking.
Communication, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Community Engagement, Public Speaking
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Frank Udvarhely
District Representative
Placer County
Sacramento State University
Business Management & Admin, Finance
Coaching, Speaking & Writing, Government & Public Sector
Business Strategy
Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Communication and comprehension are crucial, especially in understanding different perspectives and filling information gaps.
2. Problem-solving and critical thinking are important for analyzing situations and finding solutions.
3. Public speaking skills are valuable for effective communication, engagement, and networking.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Communication and comprehension are key. I work this job 40 to 50 hours a week, and some of my colleagues only get five to 10 minutes to understand an issue.
For example, consider public comments at meetings. People from the outside have a different perspective than we do, after hearing about it, talking about it, and having multiple briefings all day, every day.
It's important to understand where information gaps and blind spots exist so we can fill them in and provide more information. So, communication is crucial.
Personally, I enjoy problem-solving. I like to solve puzzles, which relates to critical thinking.
Interpersonal skills are also vital, especially community engagement and public speaking. A lesson I learned early on is that to get anywhere in life, you need to be a good public speaker.
I took that to heart. It's actually fun to get in front of an audience, share a story or scenario, and have people connect with what you're trying to communicate.
This leads to great engagement and networking. As they say, a rising tide floats all boats.
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