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Interpersonal Abilities

Definition:

Develop personal insight in order to engage with others and create meaningful relationships, which will lead to effective collaboration.

Expected Behaviors

  • Sustain meaningful relationships with others.
  • Successfully connect with a variety of individuals
  • Recognize one’s own values in relation to others
  • Display authenticity and empathy

Skills examples include:

  • Civility
  • Gratitude
  • Building a professional and personal network
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Maintaining relationships
  • Building trust
  • Overcoming personal conflict and differences
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Building good work relationships
  • Avoiding workplace politics
  • Becoming more approachable
  • Art of making conversation
  • Influencing others
  • Positive first impressions
  • Understanding personality types in relationship building (MBTI)
  • Keys to likeability
  • How to stand out in a crowd – charming vs. arrogant
  • Learning to say, “I’m Sorry”
  • Understanding personal space
  • Social skills etiquette
  • Learning to compromise
  • Handling difficult conversations
  • How to make sure you never forget a name
  • Art of mingling

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