Survivability, quite simply, is the ability to survive and thrive, no matter what life throws at you. It is a mindset, a way of thinking based on self-reliance and resilience.

The Survivability Skills Profile illustrates the abilities, learning and attitudes that underpin this mindset:

• Technical literacy
• Positive thinking
• Self-Marketing/promotion
• Communication
• Information gathering and management
• Active learning
• Creativity/Applied Resourcefulness
• Consultative problem solving
• Entrepreneurial initiative
• Self management

Workers: Are you on the job, looking for work or advancement? Survivability is career self-management.

Career Practitioners/Agencies: Are you working to help others build and live successful lives? Survivability is a powerful model.

Employers: Are you hoping to enhance the "employability" and productivity of staff? Survivability training can do the trick.