Assertiveness Skills I. What are assertiveness skills? Assertiveness skills are your ability to express yourself in a way that is respectful towards others, but also allows you to stand up for what is important to you. Assertive behavior is not about stepping on other people or forcing your wishes and needs upon them, it’s about…
Interpersonal Skills or Soft Skills? – “Soft Skills” is a term that has replaced the synonymous term “people skills”. It refers to the set of social and communication skills that help people effectively interact with others. According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence comprises half of one’s success in life. – The list of soft…
Time Management Skills at Workplace What are time management skills in a workplace? Soft Skills Time management skills are basically the ability to manage your time properly. You can use this skill at home or in an office. This includes knowing how to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and effective goal setting. Time management is…
Theories & Models of Learning The study of how people learn has been a topic since the time of Socrates, but it wasn’t until the early 20th century that scientists began to organize their studies and theories about learning. In 1924 Edward Lee Thorndike first coined the term “the law of effect” which later became…
What is Critical Thinking? What is Critical Thinking? It’s a question that gets asked and answered many different ways by many different people. So we’ll start with the most basic definition: critical thinking is simply when you think about your own thinking, and try to form reasonable beliefs and make reasonable decisions based on the…
What is body language? Body language, also known as non-verbal communication, refers to the way a person uses his or her body in order to communicate thoughts and feelings. For example, when a friend pats us on the back after we fail an exam, it may be interpreted as consolation. A light touch from…
The fundamentals of Grassroots Leadership & Grassroots Management Grassroots Management In management “grassroots” leadership is identified with “grassroots” management. In order to understand what grassroots management signifies, we need to distinguish it clearly from the management style, which carries itself out the same way. Grassroots management is connected to communication within the organization. A circulation…
Morality and Leadership Ethics and Morals It might be wise to make an important note on the meaning of the words “ethics and morals” in order to clarify how they are used. Occasionally people do see a difference between the two and it usually boils down to the following: „It is preserved that ethics…
Why Fairness in Leadership? There is a lot of talk these days about the need for fairness and leadership in our society. But what do those terms mean, and why are they so important? One of the most fundamental aspects of a democracy is that everyone has an equal chance to participate in the…
Decision Making and Problem Solving Leadership & Decisions After we have finished discussing the differences between leadership and management, we will try to explore one significant similarity between them – the need for decision making. The word ‘leadership’ comes from English and means ‘leading, directing’. The term ‘management’ also comes from English and has the…
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