V Skill HF-D2.1-001 transversal 8 skills

Clear oral expression

Phrasing messages in spoken language so that the core point, the structure and the requested action are immediately clear to the listener.

How hrmforce measures this

Multiple exercises, multiple assessors, dimension-wise scoring.

Level	Behaviour at this level
N1 Guided	Restates in own words what has been agreed and repeats the core of the instruction as a check. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient	Builds an unprepared spoken explanation into core point, background and next step, and adapts pace to the listener. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading	Sets the organisation wide standard for spoken clarity, explains complex strategic choices understandably and coaches others on their word choice. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

T	Skill	Definition	Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
V	Leading with the key message Bottom line up front · Lead with the answer	Opens an explanation with the conclusion and the requested action and only then gives the reasoning.	stable
V	Pitching Pitching · Elevator pitch	Delivers an idea, product or proposal in a few minutes with problem, solution and requested step.	stable
V	Summarising out loud Verbal summarising · Recap	Briefly summarises in own words what was said or decided and asks whether that picture is right.	stable
V	Speaking without jargon Plain speaking · Jargon free language	Replaces technical terms and abbreviations with plain words when the listener is not a specialist.	rising
V	Signposting a spoken message Signposting · Verbal structure	Announces the structure and marks with signposting words where the listener is in the story.	stable
V	Voice use and articulation Voice projection · Articulation	Uses pace, volume, pause and clear articulation so that the message is easy to follow.	stable
V	Explaining figures out loud Explaining numbers verbally	Explains verbally what figures mean using a comparison or image instead of strings of numbers.	rising
V	Speaking without preparation Impromptu speaking · Thinking on your feet	Gives an ordered answer on the spot to an unexpected question with a core point and two arguments.	stable