“Soft” STEM…

The Technical Skills (STEM): Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, are the core of any organization. Nevertheless, the oxygen of any good organization comes from the Soft Skills: Communication, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, and Strategic Insight.

1. Communication

Organizations must grow to remain successful making efficiencies without compromising. However, the team must be able to communicate these ideas effectively, to share its ideas and strategies clearly, succinctly and in simplify way. An efficient Communication includes an active listening: listen to what the clients need or listen to their feedbacks to allow other ideas and suggestions to come in.  

2. Empathy

We work better with people we like. This means that for a team to function at the highest level, its members must be empathetic. Personal and professional empathy will lead to a productive working atmosphere where members feel respected and valued. It also a positive way to face conflicts as a way to promote creativity.  

3. Critical Thinking

The word “critical” has the connotation of a negative evaluation, but in a positive context, its definition turns into “an analysis of the merits and faults.” Developing critical thinking is key in our whole life. 

4. Problem Solving

Problem solving is a soft skill that comes out as soon as we use our skills of communication, listening, empathy, insight, critical thinking. We will be able to approach the task of finding a solution rationally, logically and calmly.

5. Creativity

Children are king of creativity. When they are creating something new they have a completely attention and the results inspire pride and satisfaction. As adults, we easy forget the joy of creativity, relying as we do on processes and procedures to organize our workdays. Using soft skills, we can harness the benefits of creativity in all areas of our life. 

7. Strategic Vision

The ability to translate past trends and current situations into a prediction of the future is a soft skill. When we get it right, we are a step ahead of our competitors; we can be more proactive; we acquire resources more efficiently and we spend on initiatives that are targeted at future growth, rather than spending on fighting problems in the present.