http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2006/07/18/hr_essential_skills_human_resource_management_hr_management.aspx Check your inventory against ours and see! When interviewing a potential new hire, it’s standard procedure for a Human Resources professional to assess the candidate as compared to a list of key skills and personal characteristics needed for the job.en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Debug Build: 60217.2664)http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2006/07/18/hr_essential_skills_human_resource_management_hr_management.aspx#33Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:58:40 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:33Kevin CookGreetings - I read your article " The 9 Essential Skills of Human Resources Management: How Many Do You Have?" and was amazed by how closely it falls in line with the 11 Leadership Principles that are taught in the US Armed Forces.  As