Defining soft skills in nursing:a concept analysis

Objective:To define soft skills in nursing.Methods:This is a concept analysis using the Walker and Avant approach.Multiple electronic databases in the English language including CINAHL,Science Direct,MEDLINE on EBSCOhost,and Scopus were consulted.Results:Soft skills in nursing include the intrapersonal attributes,interpersonal skills,and creativity of the nurse,which,when combined with professionalism,teamwork,and effective communication skills,improve the quality of nursing care and client satisfaction.Conclusions:Although hard and soft skills are compatible and synergetic,soft skills are to be prioritized for the success of nursing care in the healthcare industry.This concept analysis adds to the body of knowledge by identifying the attributes of soft skills in nursing and revealing that a good nurse needs more than just good grades to be successful.

Developing Soft Skills in the Artificial Intelligence Era:Communication,Business Writing,and Composition Skills

This study explores the development of soft skills in the artificial intelligence(AI)era.Initially,the study,through an anonymous online survey,explored why students use AI and large language models(LLMs).It was found that students use AI for general and academic purposes.From a general perspective,students use AI and LLMs for(1)convenience,(2)lack of time,and(3)lack of curiosity/interest.From an academic perspective,students use AI and LLM platforms as they(1)lack familiarity/knowledge,(2)lack basic skills,(3)lack confidence,(4)have an eagerness to score high grades,and(5)wish to provide different perspectives.To assist in developing students’soft skills and discourage possible destructive outcomes in the AI era,the study suggests integrating AI platforms as part of teaching.This integration can be carried out by(1)introducing AI tools to students in a productive manner,(2)aligning the use of AI tools with the curriculum and teaching styles,(3)planning lessons and interactive activities using AI platforms,and(4)using AI tools to provide feedback and vice versa.In communication courses,instructors shall(1)create a supportive environment,(2)organize classroom discussions and debates,(3)create public speaking opportunities,(4)provide room for oral communication practices,(5)integrate the use of technology and multimedia,and(6)provide feedback and reflection.In business writing courses,instructors shall(1)encourage effective communication in classrooms,(2)facilitate collaboration and teamwork,(3)use role-play scenarios,(4)introduce project management tools,(5)teach professional etiquette,and(6)organize networking events.In composition courses,instructors shall(1)embrace technology,(2)teach students to critically evaluate online sources,(3)design assignments that require critical analysis,(4)encourage creative writing assignments,(5)promote imagination and originality,and(6)conduct workshops.These practices,which are provided in line with AlAfnan’s taxonomy of educational objectives,shall assist students in developing their soft skills in a way that maintains the relevance of classroom teaching in the AI era.

American, Asian and European Scientists and Practitioners View on ICT Project Managers Soft Skills

USA as an ICT （Information and Communication Technology） innovative leader, Europe with its knowledge offensive and Asia as the fastest growing economies share the common fate： ICT projects do under perform. Numerous surveys point at human factor as a source of this malheur. The question emerge to what extent project manager is responsible for improvements there, and which particular skills are demanded to turn the ICT projects course towards more predictable, more efficient and better budget able endeavours. Authors examined and compared the scientific and practitioners views. Twenty-nine journal and conference papers and 46 monographs and standards dedicated to project manager skills have been scrutinized. Further 324 jobs advertisements for the ICT project managers in USA, Switzerland, Poland and Thailand underwent an analysis related to the demanded soft skills of the project manager. The L-Timer~ taxonomy of human factor related processes in project management is applied as comparison vehicle. Methodology extracted main （global） terms and detailed aspects, both weighted appropriately. The practitioners on all continents expect primarily communication skills followed by the team management abilities. Human resource is partially treated, while conflict management is underrepresented. The science seems to be focused on leadership followed by the communication skills, neglecting self management skills of project managers. The last are surprisingly well represented in the US advertisement. The USA job advertisements are the most comprehensive and elaborated one--and, what might be explained by high impact of American science on job definition--close to the scientific details of skill description, self management excluded. In Poland, team management appears to be a problem, while Thailand＇s companies seek leaders first. The best balanced approach might be found in Swiss job advertisements. The inter-cultural differences point at impact of cultural heritage, which call for differentiated view of science on demanded project manager human factor related skills. Authors pursue this fascinating research.

Essential Soft Skills for Successful Business Graduates in Vietnam

In recent years, an impressive research literature of relevance to business education has accumulated from several diverse areas of study to show that without the acquisition of what have come to be called ＂soft skills＂, the level of potential success in the context of business transactions, production, and international trade cannot be maximised. To be clear, soft skills refer to an array of personal skills such as the capacity to communicate, and problem-solve, possess leadership qualities, and the ability to work well in a team, be amicable, and a good listener. Indeed, there are some studies to which the authors will allude that reveal that ＂soft skills＂ are in fact more important to success in business than competencies of＂hard skills＂ or the technological production skills upon which business itself must also depend. The central objective of this paper is to exhibit the relevance of this new understanding of the integral role played by soft skills in business success, and thus to the economic growth enjoyed by a country. What the authors say about the particular pertinence which the research on soft skills has for Vietnam is likely to be equally important to improving success in business for other developing countries.

Leadership Soft Skills

This paper mainly discusses leadership soft skills, which comprise of collaboration or teamwork, communication skills, initiative, leadership ability, people development or coaching, personal effectiveness or personal mastery, planning and organizing, and presentation skills. Leaders need to be masters of soft skills because leadership is determined by those who can demonstrate their ability to drive an organization toward excellence and results. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the body of knowledge and literature in leadership soft skills for educational leaders in higher education institutions. In addition, this paper also provides exposure to administrators to understand the importance of leadership soft skills besides highlighting the two relevant models. Furthermore, it also provides an advantage to administrators in developing high quality interpersonal relationships with the people who they associate with in promoting positive working environment. Leadership soft skills can be seen as providing a vital contribution for organizations and administrators in the process of developing of quality human resource.

Soft Skills Training:A Significant Tool for Future Achievement in Higher Education

A shared understanding across the training and professional fields highlights the importance of being educated about transversal talents,often known as soft skills.A shared understanding across the training and professional fields highlights the importance of being educated about transversal talents,often known as soft skills.Soft talents are thought to impact work success.Rethinking educational policy-investing in skills and instilling soft skills into the lives of future generations aim to enhance their knowledge,understanding,values,and skills,which are the foundations of education for long-term development and socioeconomic benefits.First,this paper provided background concepts before analyzing the requirement for soft skills in the modern-day in terms of personality and professionalism.Second,it clarifies the significance and purpose of teaching and acquiring soft skills in today’s world.Third,it linked a complete description of the limitations that scholars undergo and strategies to fit with the structures created to establish and enhance soft skills in higher education globally.Further,it provides the current and future status of the global economic rise in soft skills.Recommendations for future research were also provided.

The Impacts of Leadership Styles on the Overall Performance of the Educational Establishments

This paper explores profoundly the ramifications of leadership styles on the whole of performance of educational organizations.First of all,it defines the concepts of leadership and management from different perspectives and points out the differences between them to highlight their impacts on the educational organizations performance and achievement.As well,it presents a plethora of leadership theories as they are the bases for leadership styles as each style is built on a certain theory.Furthermore,this paper states certain principles that lay out the practicalities of shaping a successful leader.Besides,it debates the decisive roles of leadership styles in creating a practical positive culture that provides the educational process with a clear vision and mission for guiding its teaching and administrative staffs to achieve their objectives and improve their potentials and capabilities.Moreover,the paper discusses the effects of leadership on the teaching and learning process in terms of creativity and development.Additionally,it points out leadership role in the teaching staff’s productivity,job satisfaction,loyalty,and profession development.Simultaneously,this paper discusses the influences of leadership styles students’attainments and management in the educational process.Furthermore,the research paper investigates the flaws of leadership and their repercussions on educational process and the ways of readdressing them.