Untitled Flashcards Set

The phrase __________ has increasingly entered public discussions over the past ten years.

soft skills

Soft skills are often a reflection of some form of __________, debate, or change in society.

crisis

The two views of soft skills include the complaint view and the __________ view.

self-help

Soft skills refer to a group of skills that are sought-after in today’s __________.

world

Soft skills can embody both a __________ and a solution.

problem

The need for soft skills has been discussed in various forums including the media, business, and __________ education.

post-secondary

Soft skills are important for managing change in the make-up of society, especially in response to __________ and technological disruption.

diversity

Soft skills invoke a small-c conservative movement for managing __________ by creating agreed-upon standards.

rapid change

The term soft skills is always relational to its binary opposite, __________.

hard skills

Employers today often value soft skills such as __________ communication over technical skills.

effective

The binary hard skills/soft skills has been destabilized by globalization and __________.

automation

Soft skills were historically considered less __________ compared to hard skills.

valorized

The shift towards __________ economies has increased the demand for soft skills.

knowledge

In modern workplaces, hard skills are often seen as __________ to soft skills.

secondary

The chapter suggests that soft skills offer solutions to a challenge facing many parts of the __________ world.

Western

Employers increasingly notice the __________ in soft skills among potential employees.

gap

Creating effective __________ is essential for teams to succeed in modern workplaces.

collaboration

Soft skills can include abilities such as __________, teamwork, and adaptability.

communication

The increasing emphasis on soft skills reflects a recognition of __________ changes in society.

demographic

Critics argue that the focus on soft skills may be a response to a perceived __________ in the workforce.

deficit

One example of a situation that illustrates the need for soft skills is when an employee feels __________ during presentations.

threatened

Soft skills were traditionally assumed to come with upbringing and required no additional __________.

training

The document emphasizes that soft skills are no longer just nice-to-haves, but must-haves across a __________ section of the economy.

wider

The conservation of certain workplace norms can conflict with the diverse __________ of employees.

backgrounds

Employers state that they can train hard skills, but they need employees to be __________ and problem solvers.

team players

The challenges posed by __________ technology require a greater emphasis on soft skills.

digital

The __________ of soft skills is linked to how effectively one can navigate diverse work environments.

importance

Soft skills are recognized in peer-reviewed research across fields like education, psychology, and __________ behavior.

organizational

An effective way to improve soft skills is through targeted __________ programs.

training

The evolving definitions of soft skills echo changes in societal __________.

expectations

A well-rounded education today involves both hard skills and essential __________ skills.

soft

The future of work will increasingly depend on individuals' abilities to engage with __________ and diversity in the workplace.

differences

Soft skills can enhance stand-alone talents by improving __________ in professional settings.

collaboration

The term 'soft skills' implies a focus on less quantifiable human __________.

qualities

Professionals today prioritize swift adaptation to __________ changes in technology and society.

rapid

Recognizing the value of soft skills reflects a broader cultural __________ regarding workplace expectations.

shift

The emergence of soft skills in discussions suggests a growing concern for interpersonal __________ in the workforce.

relationships

Soft skills are critical for ensuring that diverse teams work together __________ and effectively.

harmoniously

Employers seek to address the __________ in soft skills through various training initiatives.

shortage

The framework for understanding soft skills can be seen as part of a larger __________ to societal issues.

response

Understanding soft skills includes grappling with their role in __________ career advancement.

facilitating

The debates surrounding soft skills are often tied to generational __________ in the workplace.

differences

Soft skills training can improve overall workplace __________ and employee satisfaction.

performance

The term 'soft skills' is now better recognized than in __________ decades.

previous

As globalization continues, the importance of soft skills in a __________ workforce becomes more pronounced.

diverse

Soft skills are essential for maintaining _________ in changing work environments.

stability

A greater emphasis on soft skills is becoming a necessary part of preparing individuals for the __________ marketplace.

competitive

Businesses are increasingly aware that soft skills can be a key factor influencing __________ outcomes.

business

Effective leadership today requires a strong combination of hard and __________ skills.

soft

The demand for soft skills is expected to rise as industries continue to evolve with __________ trends.

new