The power of the soft skill V2

The second version of the power of the soft skill talk

Transcript

1. The Power of the Soft Skill The forgotten side of the skill tree #tpotss
2. Kenneth Schabrechts @Agilix_ Freelance Developer Co-organizer PHPLimBE
3. What are soft skills? #tpotss
4. Hard Skills • Specific and teachable abilities • Defined • Measured • IQ #tpotss
5. Soft Skills • Character traits • Interpersonal skills • Complement hard skills • EQ #tpotss
6. Why do we need these skills? #tpotss
7. Soft skills get little respect, but will make or break your career Peggy Klaus #tpotss
8. Training budget • In 2010 employers spent $171,5 billion on employee training ◦ 28% was used for soft skill training • Study by ◦ Harvard University ◦ Carnegie Foundation ◦ Stanford Research Center #tpotss
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10. When do we use our soft skills? #tpotss
11. Soft skill usage • All day, every day • Without even knowing #tpotss
12. Which skills are important to us? #tpotss
13. Communicating • Most common • Verbal / Non verbal • From handling conflict -> persuasion • Ability to develop constructive working relationships #tpotss
14. Decision making • Being decisive • Gathering important facts • Seeking advice • Looking at the big picture • Considering alternatives • Being aware of repercussions #tpotss
15. Flexibility • Adaptable • Flexible • Step outside your comfort zone • ‘Can-do’ attitude #tpotss
16. Time management • Prioritizing tasks • Minimum effort • Maximum output • Juggle multiple projects #tpotss
17. Creativity & problem solving • Apply logic • Apply creativity • Combine these • Try to see the solution as well as the problem #tpotss
18. How can we improve said skills? #tpotss
19. Communicating • Eye contact • Body language • Speaking • Ask & repeat • Learn to manage conflict • Network • Up the empathy • Listen #tpotss
20. Decision making • Don’t delay • Keep emotions out of the equation • Significance of the decision • Research • Take charge! • Don’t dwell on past mistakes #tpotss
21. Flexibility • Step out of your comfort zone • Say “YES” to challenges • Take improv classes • Be open to alternative options • Take on new roles, even if they’re a stretch #tpotss
22. Time management • Learn to prioritize work • Delegate tasks • Schedule tasks • Avoid procastination • Learn to say “NO” • FOCUS #tpotss
23. Creativity & problem solving • Define the problem clearly • Then focus on the solution • Think laterally • Simplify • Be inquisitive • Do not panic! #tpotss
24. So remember next time when you are in a meeting #tpotss
25. Thank you Q&A Time #tpotss