What are soft skills; why are they important; What all must be developed; Some suggestions given; what is necessary for personal growth; job selection; job retention
3. Soft skills
25% job selection is as per knowledge
75% job retention is as per behaviour
Can’t be measured but can be proved
For you to survive in job and excel… learn
Speak and write well
Teamwork
Leadership
Think
4. Benefits
Build reputation- insult on call vs insult in front of colleagues
Build relationships- team, senior, juniors, customers, family
Create opportunities- get invitation
5. 1. Communication
Boosts performance
Know Who, What, Why, When, Where, How- You’ll be in demand!
Tips:
Talk in front of mirror
When on stage, look at the fan and bulbs until you get comfortable.
Listen and let other finish talking
Maintain body language- eye contact/ sitting/ crossing legs/ Nodding/ Handshake
Dress
6. 2. Teamwork
Group discussions?
Eg. Project success, At home- parties, day to day activities
Good work culture retains employees
Tips:
Offer to help
Offer cover if colleague is out
”I did this”- Take responsibility for your actions
7. 3. Leadership (Problem solver!)
Accept challenges
Be flexible because things go wrong
Find solutions to problems, why grumble?
Staying calm
Praising others
Make Decisions
Tips
When you face a problem find solution before going to boss
8. 4. Critical thinking
Thinking + what’s wrong, what’s right
Change environments and check your decision
Read, discuss with others
To generate ideas!