Creativity: Soft Skill #1
Invest in yourself by developing the #1 soft skill – creativity.
Invest in yourself by developing the #1 soft skill – creativity.
The ability to communicate effectively is an important soft skill. Learn the various language styles of leadership, along with how and when they can be used.
Technologies like AI change how we work, providing a new depth of data and information. But more than staying abreast of technology, professional development should also encompass traditional “soft” skills to help you grow in your career.
Recent studies have found that employers increasingly emphasized the importance of soft skills when hiring and promoting workers.
Gaining a competitive advantage will help you get promotions and the salary increases you want. But it takes time and commitment to develop new skills that will help you succeed.
“A lot of training opportunities skew toward technical positions. But that’s only a part of the equation.”
Unlike technical skills, soft skills are not taught in school. Instead, they are developed over time through years of personal and professional experiences.
A lack of empathy training or awareness can lead to a breakdown in communication and can make the difference between a positive and negative encounter.
We asked our community for advice about soft skills and their impact on the technical work. Learning how and when to communicate was a recurring theme.
IT professionals have the “hard skills” to prepare for implementing new technology and security. But, “soft skills” may be the mortar that’s holding your fortress together. Make sure that you are not the weakest cybersecurity link!