Readability improvements for the SFIA generic attributes

Background

For SFIA 8, significant readability improvements were made to SFIA professional skills (added Guidance notes, Concise skill definitions, Shorter sentences, Re-ordering and re-formatting the sentences within the skill level descriptions).

Applying similar readability improvements to the SFIA generic attributes

This provides a number of benefits:

1. Improved clarity and understanding: Concise definitions, shorter sentences, and better formatting  make the generic attributes easier to read and comprehend for all users of the SFIA framework.

2. Consistency across the framework: Aligning the presentation style of generic attributes with that of professional skills creates a more cohesive and uniform experience for users navigating different parts of SFIA.

3. Enhanced usability: Restructuring the content with guidance notes and more organised formatting could help users more quickly find and apply relevant information about generic attributes.

4. Easier application in practice: Clearer descriptions help managers, HR professionals, L&D professionals, individuals and others more easily assess and develop these generic attributes in real-world scenarios.

5. Improved alignment with contemporary work practices: Updated language and examples in guidance notes can better reflect current workplace trends and technologies.

6. Enhanced searchability: Restructured content could improve the ability to search and find specific information within the generic attributes section.

7. Support for digital tools: A more structured format would be easier to integrate into digital HR systems and skills management tools.

8. Easier updates in the future: A clearer structure would make it simpler to update and maintain the generic attributes content in future SFIA versions.