1. Professional planning skills in practice: a transatlantic comparative assessment Bridget Durning, Oxford Brookes University Erik Ferguson, American University of Sharjah PRC, Newcastle University, 2 nd April 2009

7. √ conceptual /intellectual √ synoptic and integrative skills √ strategic thinking, making connections, seeing bigger picture √ synthesis and application of knowledge √ the ability to listen, communicate, negotiate, manage conflict, reframe and synthesis √ collaborative problem solving √ problem solving and analysis √ problem solving/analysis of complex issues √ problem solving and decision making √ organising and evaluating information √ research/ analysis Kitchen (2007) Higgins et al (2007) Durning and Glasson 2004 Participatory planning for sustainable communities (Hague et al., 2003) Members survey - what do we (Priority Research, 1997) Annual report 1994-1995 (DNTP 1996) Planners as managers: shifting the gaze (Higgins et al, 1995) Skill

8. √ demonstrating an ability to exercise initiative, original thought and independence, within a system of personal values √ demonstrating ability to exercise initiative, original thought and independence √ postulating and evaluation of alternative futures √ collaborative and multidisciplinary working √ weighing evidence, problem solving and decision making √ creative problem solving √ problem definition √ quantitative + qualitative analysis and appraisal √ collecting analysing, evaluating, synthesising planning data √ data collection, investigation and research √ academic research an investigation into planning field Academic standards - town and country planning (QAA, 2002) Course accreditation documentation (RTPI, 2001) Skill