Soft Skills – Why are they Important?

The Executive MBA of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is organizing an online seminar (webinar) as part of its Business Events series, titled: “Soft Skills – Why Are They Important?”

The webinar will take place online on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Soft skills refer to personal abilities and traits related to social interaction, communication, time management, problem-solving, and other similar competencies. These skills are often intangible and difficult to measure, but they are critical for success in both personal and professional contexts.

In contrast, hard skills typically encompass specific technical or specialized abilities required for a particular job.

This webinar will delve into the significance of soft skills in today’s world, exploring how they are sought after in the job market and how to identify individuals who possess them, particularly in the context of executives and emerging talents.

Additionally, the discussion will cover how to train employees in soft skills, how to measure the success of such training programs, and the impact they have on organizational performance.