I teach an interpersonal relations course and I find it fascinating when students realize how important these skills are. Employers note that technical skills are not the primary reason for employee terminations, but rather an inability to communicate well with others. I think many of us take these skills for granted and assume our students are well versed.
At the end of my course, students tend to comment on how beneficial these skills are to not only their careers, but their personal life as well.
