Transversal skills

Soft skills, also known as transversal skills, are essential for building strong working relationships and creating productive workplaces. Beyond technical skills, the ability to interact, communicate and collaborate is what enables progress within any organisation.

These soft skills refer to the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that enable employees to interact effectively with others, such as emotional intelligence or the ability to adapt to new situations. Unlike technical skills, which are specific to one task or occupation, these skills are transferable across different work environments.

 

What kind of skills does a team need?

• Communication: The ability to express ideas and listen actively is key to effective collaboration.
• Teamwork: Knowing how to work well with others, respecting different points of view and contributing to a common goal.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change is a great advantage to better adapt to the new demands of the industry.
• Problem solving: The ability to find creative and efficient solutions to challenges.
• Emotional intelligence: Understanding and managing one's own emotions and those of others improves relationships in the workplace.
• Productivity and Innovation: A collaborative and respectful work environment stimulates creativity, leading to new ideas and continuous improvement.

 

Developing soft skills

• Recruitment: When recruiting, it's important not only to assess technical skills, but also to observe how candidates interact, manage conflict or respond to unforeseen situations during the selection process.
• Ongoing learning: Provide soft skills training opportunities for all employees, such as workshops on effective communication, conflict management or leadership.
• Company culture: Foster a culture that values collaboration, transparency and active listening. A supportive environment allows soft skills to flourish naturally.

 

Interpersonal skills are critical to organisations and their teams. Hiring and encouraging the development of these skills allows the creation of more cohesive, productive and innovative teams capable of meeting future challenges.