Communication & Soft Skills

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Communication is the act of transferring information from one place to another. This can be in numerous forms including vocally, written (e.g. using printed or digital media), visually (e.g. utilizing charts or graphs) or non-verbally (e.g. using body language or gestures).

Effective communication skills are the ability to express yourself clearly and concisely, in a way that things are understood and done. A person with good communication skills can read other people’s behaviour, compromise to reach an agreement, avoid and resolve conflict, and adapt to new and different situations. And don’t forget that it is a two-way street, so being a good listener is absolutely vital.

Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. Soft skills characterize one’s relationship with other people. They enable you to work well with groups, solve problems, manage your time, and take personal responsibility for your work.

Soft skills are more critical today than ever as they equip you with meaningful ways to remain competitive and be productive. If you are a high school student, these skills will allow you to stay on the top of the class, will give you a confidence boost and will enhance your personality, which means better chances of admission to a good college. If you are in college, these skills will enable you to build your profile and again, they will polish your personality and set you apart from the candidates while applying for your dream job. If you are a working professional, you need these skills to be on top of your work, manage time efficiently, take decisions that’ll benefit your company, manage your team, maintain a pleasant work culture and stand out in whatever it is that you do.