think holistically

Take into account indirect and long-term consequences when planning and making decisions. Consider the effects on other people, processes and the environment and include these in your planning.

ESCO classifies think holistically under the transversal skills and competences category, specifically in the processing information, ideas and concepts subcategory.

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

Yes — think holistically is also known as recognise connections, apply conceptual thinking, identify key issues in complex situations, apply systemic thinking, understand complex processes, identify interrelationships, demonstrate holistic thinking, or understand complexity. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands think holistically 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.