Not all crisis skills are equal for everyone. Prioritizing development requires strategic thinking:
Current Capability Assessment
Map existing skills against the twelve crisis abilities: - Which do you already possess partially? - What adjacent skills could transfer? - Where are your biggest gaps? - Which align with your interests?
Opportunity Analysis
Consider your environment and likely crisis scenarios: - What crises might affect your domain? - Which skills would be most valuable there? - Who in your network needs these capabilities? - What unique combinations could you offer?
Development Sequencing
Create logical skill development progressions: - Start with foundational abilities - Build complementary skill clusters - Practice in low-stakes environments - Gradually increase complexity
Time Investment Planning
Allocate learning time strategically: - 15 minutes daily for gradual building - Weekend intensives for deep learning - Real-world practice opportunities - Teaching others to solidify knowledge