In recent years, a hiring trend we have seen gain popularity among employers is their increased focus on an individual’s soft skills. In today’s corporate world, it is these skills that differentiate one job seeker from another. Employers believe that to hire the right talent they need to seek individuals with not only the required technical skills, but with strong soft skills to supplement them. In today’s competitive world, mere technical analytical brilliance is not enough, one needs emotional intelligence and people-management skills: the absence of either, makes it more difficult to succeed at the work-place. Some skills that needed to be acquired at the workplace are:
1 Leadership excellence
In our globalized world, organisations are increasingly facing a strain at the top where the skills for critical thinking, engaging others and visioning are in short supply. The ability to communicate the larger organisational vision, connect with all employee levels and generate buy-in has necessitated that leadership capabilities be the core competency that must be focussed on.
Senior leaders set the tone for the organisation and define its goals. These behaviours and goals needs to be realistic, clearly defined and should be communicated throughout the organisation. This will create a shared sense of responsibility for the success of the organisation
2. Public speaking skills and powerful presentations
It is common to feel intimidated by the idea of having to present in front of a group of people. It is also common to face this situation at the workplace if not often, then at least at some point in your career. The secret lies in planning ahead and practicing regularly. This will not only provide a boost to your confidence but will ensure your presentation is clear and effective. Taking a decision to hone your public speaking and presentation skills will not only contribute to your individual success but also lead to significant business success.
3. Effective communication
Being able to communicate effectively is the most important of all life skills that should never be ignored. Communication skills are usually and correctly perceived as your verbal skills, such as your ability to speak clearly, your vocabulary and tone of voice. However, communication is a much broader term that also includes body language, hand gestures, maintaining eye contact and listening effectively.
Apart from these. some other qualities need to be acquired like decision making skills, proper delegation of authority, problem solving skills.
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