I think that the most important soft skill in a workplace is the ability to work with others and dependability. It is vital to a workplace to have employees that get along and are able to communicate well with others.
Definitely agree that becoming a health care professional begins the day when the students begin their classes. The students definitely learn the skills and acquire attitudes as well as habits of a successful professional.
I think that there are several soft skills that are very important for success in the workplace, but I would say that good communication and a positive attitude are equally at the top of the list. As has been said by others here positive attitude is contagious, and if you cannot communicate with others very well you will not get anywhere.
Positive attitude and having an open mind is important to student success
One of the most important skills, I feel, is Attitude. A positive attitude will not only set yourself on a good path, it tends to be contagious. I feel you get more positive responses and results in the classroom if you are positive. Another skill that I feel is important is Listening. With all that is happening in a students life, if that student feels you are listening and understanding them, they are more apt to do a better job in school. It also conveys a message of caring rather than a message of " This is just a job.".
A person's soft skill EQ is an important part of their individual contribution to the success of an organization. Particularly those organizations dealing with customers face-to-face are generally more successful, if they train their staff to use these skills. Screening or training for personal habits or traits such as dependability and conscientiousness can yield significant return on investment for an organization
I agree that a positive attitude is important when interacting with others in any environment. Negative non verbal communication that is unwarranted is so unfair and makes everyone else miserable. For an educator, this type of behavior is certainly not conducive for students to learn in!
I agree. Positive skills are useful in resolving conflict and stress.
Listen and ask good questions
Positive attitude but this goes right along with the self motivation. Especially as educators we are setting the example of what is expected of our students. If we put our best effort into what we are working on we are setting that example as well as the positive attitude. A positive attitude will draw people in...a negative nelly is no fun
I think people skills are the most important soft skill because people skills allow you to work well with others in the work place, as well as makes you more personal with the students.
I believe integrity is the most important skill, "soft" or otherwise in the classroom. I disagree with some of the concepts addressed in this course suggesting that the professor be prepared to change or manage their emotions in reaction to the conduct of students. While there is a balance involved, one should never cede their integrity for the purpose of "softly" resolving a situation.
I definitely think that being able to manage emotions is high on the totem pole of soft skills, but also empathy.
I work with a very diverse group of adult learners, and when communicating with them I have to consciously remember their backgrounds.
Having soft skills teach you have to interact with other people and help us to control our emotions.
Stephen,
Yes, keep looking for things to overcome obstacles.
Philip Campbell
Being able to find the good in things is a priceless gift because without it the challenges to an educator could be nearly insurmountable.
Katherine,
Yes, Keep loving your job. No matter what industry it is in.
Philip Campbell
Dirk,
Attitude is extremely important. It also helps to overcome obstacles.
Philip Campbell
I agree you have to LOVE your job for soft skills
As an instructor and manger of adjuncts i feel like if i have solid individual who is willing to learn then I can help them gain the skills they need to be successful in the classroom.
I have to be honest, I was surprised that attitude wasn't the most popular answer!
