Life long learning

SOFT SKILLS
The four pillars of education

Learning to

 know
 do
 live together
 be
 SKILL
 An ability/capacity that becomes
better with practice
SOFT SKILLS
 SOFT SKILLS
 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
 BASIC SKILLS
 FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
 LIFE LONG SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Verbal
Non-verbal (through body movements,
gestures etc.)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 READ
 WRITE
 SPEAK
 LISTEN
 READING
 Reading and comprehension
 Reading habit
 Speed reading
 Comprehending
 Context
 Culture
 Recalling what is read
WRITING
 Writing- vocabulary, grammar
 Syntax (grammar)
 Semantics (meaning)
 Logic and political correctness
 Epitomization( making it short)
 Expansion(making it large)
 Resume
Technical Writing
 Documentation and Report writing
 Communicating with superiors and
subordinates
 Business letter writing
 E-mail
 Presentation
 Techno-marketing
SPEAKING
 Pronunciation & Accent
 Accent neutralization
 Small and simple sentences
 Conversation
 In a room
 Over a phone
 Elevator talk
PRESENTING
 Social presentation
 Technical presentation
 Group discussion
 Brainstorming
 Open house
LISTENING
 Listening with concentration
 Disuse atrophy
 Ability to recall
PERSONAL SKILLS
 Self Confidence
 Self Belief
 Positive attitude
 Dress and Address
 Goals and Achievement
INTER PERSONAL SKILLS
 Behavior in a group
 Respecting other opinion
 Expressing oneself
 Managerial –
 Planning
 Organizing
 Leading
 Controlling
 VALUE SYSTEM
 Values and Ethics
 Give and take
 Politeness
 Social acceptance