Matthew RosenquistFounder & CISO Advisor, Cybersecurity Insights · CISO, Cybersecurity Strategist, & Industry Advisor

Tech Education Series #1: Most Valuable Characteristic in New Tech Workers?

6 Nov 2023 · 2 min

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In this introductory episode of the Tech Education Series, an industry professional answers a learner’s question about the most valuable characteristic to look for in new tech workers. The speaker emphasizes "critical thinking communication" – the ability to sift through abundant misinformation, verify the legitimacy of information, and clearly convey accurate facts. This skill is presented as essential for building trust, fostering collaboration, and functioning effectively within teams. The video concludes by directing viewers to the Cybersecurity Insights YouTube channel for more Q&A content.

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Welcome to the Tech Education Series, where current students and lifelong learners ask questions to industry professionals in search of meaningful insights. What is the most valuable characteristic that you look for in new tech workers? Critical thinking communication. The ability to determine true and accurate information from a deluge of misinformation Unsupported opinions and personal beliefs is a crucial ability. In today's world, we are flooded by all sorts of data ranging from hard facts to pure fantasy, which are often presented as real. They all have their place, but facts are key to operations, business, and technology. Being able to qualify legitimacy and communicate those facts in clear ways that showcase how they are accurate and have relevance is key to building understanding among audiences, forging collaborations, and operating as part of a larger team. Critical thinking communication is imperative to building trust, and that is what I value in new tech workers. Check out all the questions and answers on the Cybersecurity Insights YouTube channel at YouTube cybersecurityinsights.