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Victor ,
Productivity would be compromised, because everyone would be mad at each other.
Philip Campbell
I have to agree with Daisy. There are several important soft skills instructors should discuss with their students.
I agree with this. Without these skills, the workplace would become more difficult to work in and may fail to be productive.
I feel that customer service, integrity and dependability are very important soft skills for the work place. The reason that you have been hired is for customer service. For your results to be effective integrity and dependability are two necessary elements.
Soft skills such as a positive attitude and respect are very important in the work place. Sometimes it is easier to train or work with someone who has a positive attitude than a person who has a lot of talent and experience but has a bad attitude. Also, respect for co-workers is important. No matter what job or profession you are in, there must be cooperation and teamwork involved. Also, one must respect each others' beliefs and culture.
The ability to read people and communicate in the most effective way for that person to get the message clearly. As a teacher, we have to employ a variety of communication techniques, but it's important to have the ability to know your audience first. Who am I talking to? How can I explain this procedure so that this individual gets the full message? Reading students moods, likes/dislikes, and their dispositions - very important skill set.
I feel there are more than one important soft skill. Communication, working well with others,respect and dependability are my top soft skills I preach to my students.
Jacqueline,
Communication is important and the one that people struggle with most often.
Philip Campbell
The most important soft skills in the workplace include customer service, integrity, dependability & being a good team player. These are enhanced by attention to details, resolving workplace conflicts & using common sense to do the right thing.
Arlene,
Working patiently is a skill that some need to develop. More likely that we all need to develop.
Philip Campbell
Communication is most important as it can cut down on workplace drama and there are many times when effective communication debunks misconceptions.
I think the most important soft skill is communication. So many times, a lack of communication creates chaos, confusion, misperception of a conversation, etc. Effective communication tends to cut down on workplace drama.
In reading over the responses it seems that team work is the most valued. I agree it should be highly placed, but for me you team must know your core values to fit with the "team"
It is possable your core and sense of integrety do not fit the team you are on and revaluation and re assigement might be nec3essary to alow that "good fit" we look for in leadership to sharing you commitment to view your integrety weather it is a good fit or not lets the team know were you stand but most important is your students know you are there for them and will stand by them in times of conflict and sucess.
Integrity is the basis of all other related soft skills. Without integrity, it doesn't matter because you lose the support of workplace team members. A close following then becomes dependability - the ability to do what you promise/say you will. People who display integrity and dependability win the "hearts and minds" of those they work with.
It is difficult to choose which of the soft skills are most or more important in any workplace as workplaces have different objectives and requirements necessary for success. I do believe one should be caring, sincere, and dependable, have a positive attitude and be respectful of others with an awareness of cultural differences. Possessing these qualities will allow for honest and optimistic communications while working as a team along with contributing to positive relationships and maintaining integrity within the workplace.
There are many soft skills that enhance our working environment. Being dependable, a problem solver and an expert at conflict resolution. It is imperative to be perceptive knowing how to read people and react accordingly. Having integrity and acting respectfully with our students teaches them to do the same.