Most strategists should excel at:

• Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Mediators should be capable of:

• Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

• Preparing and delivering sermons or other talks.
• Organizing and leading regular religious services.
• Instructing people who are seeking conversion to a particular faith.
• Counseling individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
• Visiting, comforting and supporting people in homes, hospitals, or prisons.
• Training leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
• Studying and interpreting religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
• Responding to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
• Devising ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.
• Collaborating with committees or individuals for addressing financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
• Performing administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the working of staff members or volunteers.