{"id":8252,"date":"2020-11-19T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclehrs.com\/?p=8252"},"modified":"2020-11-19T03:45:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T11:45:09","slug":"soft-skills-to-cultivate-for-2021-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclehrs.com\/soft-skills-to-cultivate-for-2021-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Skills to Cultivate for 2021 and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year has put organizations, communities, governments, and individuals to the test. We\u2019ve been pushed out of our comfort zones and forced to adapt to uncomfortable changes. Most of us have learned a lot, and many have begun to find their footing in the new normal. As we look ahead to next year and prepare to deal with similar challenges, it’s necessary to take stock of what we\u2019re doing well and what we need to improve.<\/span><\/p>\n

While many of us needed to cultivate new hard skills this year (like learning how to use Zoom to meet the immediate survival needs of the moment), there are other, softer skills that may help us thrive in the long-term.<\/p>\n

Developing a systematic approach<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a fast-paced individual who skims through emails and replies on the go, now would be a good time to check yourself. With emailing and messaging being a primary form of communication, your coworkers need you to slow down long enough to read the whole <\/em>email and respond to each <\/em>question. If you find yourself rushing through written documents, emails, and comments, it\u2019s time to change up that behavior.<\/p>\n

On that same note, make sure you\u2019re intentional about how you reach out to your colleagues:<\/p>\n