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Sharpening the Soft Skills (Which Aren’t Really Touchy-Feely)
“Ms. Klaus quickly persuaded me that self-promotion is a necessary skill and that if done properly, there is nothing unseemly
about it. Self-promotion is just one example of what Ms. Klaus calls the “soft skills” a subject she tackles in her latest book,…”
By MARCI ALBOHER/ NewYorkTimes.com
Nine Nontechie Skills that Hiring Managers Wish You Had
(and How to Get Them)
“…IT executives say they’re increasingly looking for staffers who have, in addition to technical chops, solid business acumen
and so-called soft skills, like strong communication and listening abilities.”
By Thomas Hoffman/ ComputerWorld.com
The Hard Case for Soft Skills
“As traditionally "corporate" cultures become more horizontal and intimate, soft skills are becoming essential to the
success of businesses. Employees must be able to work as part of a team, find and communicate solutions, and be effective managers.”
By Laura Sweeney/ Experience.com
How to revamp your soft skills
“…we discuss how employers weigh interpersonal skills vs. technical skills, the options for improving soft skills, whether we can
improve soft skills by going to training courses or reading books, and if vendors are putting more emphasis on soft skills in their
certification training curriculum.”
By Linda Leung/ NetworkWorld.com
Soft Skills Training Expected to Increase in 2008
“Leadership and management are especially important soft skills, due in part to the fact that so many companies are expecting to lose
so much talent because of large retirement and turnover rates in the coming years.”
By Brian Summerfield/ clomedia.com