FIVE SOFT SKILLS
according to the study of Lippman, et al.
4. SELF-CONTROL refers to one's ability to delay
gratification, control impulses, direct and focus
attention, manage emotions, and regulate
behaviors. Self-control is an intrapersonal skill,
foundational to many others: it enables
successful decision making, resolution of
conflict, and coherent communication.
Caraga state university
Ampayon, Butuan City 8600, Philippines
URL: www.carsu.edu.ph
Soft Skills
Week 2
English Enhancement Program 3: English for Employability 2
SOFT SKILLS
-broad set of skills, competencies,
behaviors, attitudes, and personal
qualities that enable people to
effectively navigate their environment,
work well with others, perform well,
and achieve their goals.
FIVE SOFT SKILLS
according to the study of Lippman, et al.
1. SOCIAL SKILL
helps people get along well with others.
This ability includes respecting others,
using context-appropriate behavior, and
resolving conflict.
FIVE SOFT SKILLS
according to the study of Lippman, et al.
2. COMMUNICATION SKILL
refers to the specific types of communication
used in the workplace and includes oral, written,
non-verbal, and listening skills.
FIVE SOFT SKILLS
according to the study of Lippman, et al.
3. HIGHER ORDER THINKING
consists of problem-solving, critical thinking,
and decision making. At a basic level, this
includes an ability to identify an issue and take in
information from multiple sources to evaluate
options in order to reach a reasonable
conclusion.
FIVE SOFT SKILLS
according to the study of Lippman, et al.
4. SELF-CONTROL
refers to one's ability to delay gratification,
control impulses, direct and focus attention,
manage emotions, and regulate behaviors. Self-
control is an intrapersonal skill, foundational to
many others: it enables successful decision
making, resolution of conflict, and coherent
communication.
FIVE SOFT SKILLS
according to the study of Lippman, et al.
5. POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT includes self-
confidence, self-efficacy, self-awareness and
beliefs, as well as self-esteem and a sense of
well-being and pride. A positive self-concept is
another intrapersonal skill that is important for
workforce success.
ACTIVITY:
Problem Solver Abstinent Fun Disciplined Debater Athlete
Self-worth Customer Service Representative Technical
Conversationalist Approachable TV personalities President
Event planner Calm Basic Education Teacher Equanimeous
Open book Mental Counselor Legislative Rational Confident
Storyteller Friendly Satisfaction Talkative Accountant
Confident CEO Mediator Articulate Team player Contented
Performers Poised Rowdy Transparent Fluent
Decisive Social Worker Orator Sensible Preacher Analyst
Receptionist Models GRO Tour Guide Critical Host
Draw a star beside these words if they
are present in your paper:
Articulate Orator
Debater Preacher
Host Storyteller
Fluent Confident
Talkative
Conversationalist
Draw a heart beside these words if they
are present in your paper:
Decisive Problem Solver
Rational Critical
Technical Legislative
Analyst Accountant
President CEO
Draw a triangle beside these words if
they are present in your paper:
Rowdy Team player
Fun Friendly
Approachable Event planner
Receptionist Tour Guide
GRO Social Worker
Draw a circle beside these words if
they are present in your paper:
Equanimeous Calm
Abstinent Poised
Disciplined Athlete
Customer Service Representative
Basic Education teacher
Mental Counselor
Mediator
Draw a square beside these words if
they are present in your paper:
Confident Sensible
Transparent Open book
Contented Self-worth
TV personalities Models
Performers Satisfaction
ACTIVITY:
COMMUNICATION HIGHER ORDER SOCIAL SKILLS SELF-CONTROL SELF-CONCEPT
THINKING SKILLS
(STAR) (TRIANGLE) (CIRCLE) (SQUARE)
(HEART)
Articulate Decisive Rowdy Equanimeous Confident
Fluent Problem Solver Team player Calm Sensible
Confident Rational Fun Abstinent Transparent
Talkative Critical Friendly Poised Open book
Conversationalist Technical Approachable Disciplined Contented
Orator Legislative Event planner Athlete Self-worth
Debater Analyst Receptionist Customer Service TV personalities
Representative
Preacher Accountant Tour Guide Mediator Models
Host President GRO Basic Education Performers
Teacher
Storyteller CEO Social Worker Mental Counselor Satisfaction
Please be reminded of your
assessment. THANK YOU!
