Interpersonal Effectiveness
In today’s world, where collaboration and connection fuel success, interpersonal effectiveness isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have skill. Of the “Top 10 skills for 2025” that the World Economic Forum has listed out, 8 are interpersonal skills!
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Social skills trump intelligence.
As Maya Angelou famously said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Social skills create positive impressions that intelligence alone cannot. After all, the most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said – understanding unspoken emotions and intentions.
Think about a cross-functional team working on a high-pressure project. The ability to navigate conflicts, manage differing perspectives, and build trust among team members can mean the difference between missed deadlines and a successful launch.
As automation continues to handle routine tasks, skills like emotional intelligence, negotiation, collaboration, and influence are becoming essential to thrive in a human-centric workplace. These skills are not just about making work easier; they’re about creating environments where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to perform their best.
For more than a decade now, we have been helping teams prepare for the upcoming future through engaging, research-based interventions. Our relatable approach ensures that learners embrace these insights with confidence, setting them up for success in an increasingly human-centric world.
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- DIY (Do It Yourself)The simulation addresses generic challenges encountered at the workplace. The customisation to the specific cohort as per their industry / company situation is done by the Facilitator running the session.
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For each workshop, we can help you with a set of 3 different teasers that you can customize and share periodically with participants to build excitement and get traction.
One of the first steps in hiring any talent is to determine which skills you need for your project. Impelsys matches you with proven remote talent who can help you with all your development and IT needs,
One of the first steps in hiring any talent is to determine which skills you need for your project. Impelsys matches you with proven remote talent who can help you with all your development and IT needs,
One of the first steps in hiring any talent is to determine which skills you need for your project. Impelsys matches you with proven remote talent who can help you with all your development and IT needs,
One of the first steps in hiring any talent is to determine which skills you need for your project. Impelsys matches you with proven remote talent who can help you with all your development and IT needs,
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