I approach this question from the perspective of people management. I was always taught to hire people who are (a) self-motivated and do not need constant nagging/encouragement to do their job (b) technically proficient and do not need a year of OJT to be productive (c) self-learning. If I could hire this person, all I need to do is point where we are going.
By self-learning, I want a person who digs beyond the surface and understands communication is fundamentally flawed as people are flawed. People do not communicate clearly. Sometimes on purpose. A "curious" person in my mind is comfortable with the confusion and actively tries to clear up the confusion and digs deep to truly understand what is really be asked, what is being said or not said.
By self-learning, I want a person who digs beyond the surface and understands communication is fundamentally flawed as people are flawed. People do not communicate clearly. Sometimes on purpose. A "curious" person in my mind is comfortable with the confusion and actively tries to clear up the confusion and digs deep to truly understand what is really be asked, what is being said or not said.