Personal skills
Personal skills are also examples of soft skills and include the following.
Dependability
Dependability means being trusted to do something. Dependable people are reliable and responsible.
Initiative
This means taking charge before others do so, in an attempt to improve a situation or settle a dispute or issue.
Adaptability
People who are adaptable are open to new ways of doing things. They are willing to change their plans or actions in order to deal effectively with new situations.
Independence
This means being able to get on with something without needing a lot of help or approval.
Professionalism
Professional people remain calm at all times and always do their best in meeting the aims of the organisation in which they work.
Problem solving
People with problem solving skills are able to identify problems, identify possible causes and come up with solutions.
Question
Look back at the people skills and personal skills. Which ones do you think will be most important to have as the Someone who teaches, instructs or trains an individual, a group or a team of people. of a team or club, and why?
- Speaking skills would be very important as you will need to communicate effectively when you coach others.
- Active listening skills are also important as you need to listen to the person you are coaching.
- Dependability is important - you need to turn up to your coaching sessions.
Question
Look back at the people skills and personal skills. Which ones do you think will be most important to have if you were involved in a Making the local area better. project in your local community, and why?
- Persuasion skills would be important, because you may need to persuade others to help you tackle the neighbourhood enhancement.
- Problem solving skills may also be important, as you will need to find something in the neighbourhood to enhance and improve.
