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think innovatively

ESCO reuse: transversal

Develop ideas or conclusions that lead to the creation and implementation of innovations or changes.

think innovatively — develop ideas or conclusions that lead to the creation and implementation of innovations or changes. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within transversal skills and competences.

Category: transversal skills and competences › thinking creatively and innovatively Also known as: show innovativeness, apply innovative thinking, think ahead, be innovative, apply forward-thinking, demonstrate pioneering spirit

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Frequently asked questions

What is think innovatively?

Develop ideas or conclusions that lead to the creation and implementation of innovations or changes.

What category of skill is think innovatively?

ESCO classifies think innovatively under the transversal skills and competences category, specifically in the thinking creatively and innovatively subcategory.

How transferable is think innovatively between industries?

ESCO tags think innovatively as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is think innovatively the same as show innovativeness?

Yes — think innovatively is also known as show innovativeness, apply innovative thinking, think ahead, be innovative, apply forward-thinking, demonstrate pioneering spirit, invent, or shape the future. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn think innovatively?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands think innovatively and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.