The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report suggested that by 2025, complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, people management and emotional intelligence would be among the most important skills required in the work place.
Soft skills are the personal attributes which lead to the personal as well as professional effectiveness and helps in navigating the path of success. It also enhances employability quotient, increases productivity, and builds professional relationships essential for meaningful interpersonal skills at work place. Hard skills help in getting a job but soft skills are vital for career growth and optimizing effectiveness.
Key soft skills are:
Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly is vital in today’s times. Effective communication skills constitute the ability to not only speak confidently but also good presentation skills, ability to listen and empathize when necessary. It maintains harmonious interpersonal relations with superiors, co -workers and subordinates.
Leadership and building effective teams: Strong leaders inspire others and lead team to success. A gamut of soft skills such as positive attitude, ability to make quick and effective decisions, exemplary problem solving or conflict management skills, self motivated and motivating others are important traits of a leader and successful teams.
Creativity and Problem solving: Creativity stretches the imagination and pushes the boundaries for learning. It enables to brainstorm ideas and generates solutions amidst tough situations. Creativity also focuses on asking questions to generate fresh ideas and fosters out of box thinking, a coveted skill in today’s times.
Keeping this objective in view one such cutting edge resource Centre for Soft Skills was established at Sushant University in January 2021. Apart from equipping students with employability skills the centre also enhances competence by honing personal attributes such as confidence, self esteem and courage to navigate successfully in the real world. The centre also works in close collaboration with intellectuals from academia and industry professionals to bring in fresh perspectives and spearhead new initiatives in the form of faculty development programs, panel discussions, webinars, virtual training sessions, mock interviews to boost learning. Constantly aiming at the holistic growth and development, Sushant University which is the one of the top private universities in North India remains Ahead for Life.
