TALENT AND SKILL THESAURUS

DEXTERITY



Never struggle with Show-and-Tell again. Activate your free trial or subscribe to view the Talent And Skill Thesaurus in its entirety, or visit the Table of Contents to explore unlocked entries.

CHOOSE MY PLAN

HELPFUL TIP:

When planning a cast member's talents and skills, think about how genetics, personality traits (both positive attributes and flaws), past experiences, environment, and the character's roles (within a family, a community, and society) all factor into what strengths may form. These special qualities should tie into the story, not only to make the character interesting but also to help him achieve his goal.
DEFINITION:
Being skilled in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

DESCRIPTION:
A character with this skill can perform tasks that require fine motor skills, attention, and precision.

BENEFICIAL STRENGTHS OR ABILITIES:
Having fingers that are suited for the work (thin, long, strong)
Good hand-eye coordination
The ability to tune out distractions
Strong focus
Control over one's emotional state (to navigate stressful situations when dexterity is critically important)

POSITIVE TRAITS SUITED FOR THIS SKILL OR TALENT:
ADAPTABLE, CALM, CENTERED, CREATIVE, FOCUSED, OBSERVANT, PATIENT, PERSISTENT, RESOURCEFUL

NEGATIVE TRAITS SUITED FOR THIS SKILL OR TALENT:
...

REQUIRED RESOURCES AND TRAINING:
...

ASSOCIATED STEREOTYPES AND PERCEPTIONS:
...

SCENARIOS WHERE THIS SKILL MIGHT BE USEFUL:
...