The transformative power of investing in soft skills

How often do you take time to invest in getting to know your colleagues better? Chances are, you have a strong desire to do so, but somehow never find the right moment to sit with your colleagues, leave the business world at the door and dive into each other’s personalities.

Here are three main reasons why soft skills should be put at the center of a prosperous workplace culture

Teamwork makes the dream works

Being a teamplayer is rarely a gift given by mother nature. If you want to bring your business to the next level, you need to have a great collaboration among your employees. Even though their hard skills are key, their soft skills are more than the cherry on top. They make a real difference by bridging the gap between colleagues and fostering a true team spirit. Empathy, self-awareness, social skills… These are the “real deal” when it comes to being a great team, respectful of each and everyone’s personalities.

Personal leadership is the new sexy

Many people tend to associate the word “leader” with the word “team” when, in reality, no team is needed to awaken and boost your leadership skills. Integrity, influence, vision, courage… It all starts with you. Finding time to dive deep into yourself is the greatest gift you can offer to yourself and others. It’s important to clarify that this isn’t about prioritizing yourself selfishly; it’s about embracing both your strengths and areas for improvement. This self exploration is key to effective leadership, a major component of a successful organization.

Authenticity Above All: Embrace Your True Self

Working on your soft skills at work is about showing yourself as you are. Today, some people still think it's beneficial to be a different person at the office than in private. Although certain character traits may be more suited to one context than another, we should never consciously try to change who we are once we've walked through the office door.And for those who do this, my question would be: what do you risk by showing yourself as you are?It’s not about the “fake it until you make it” anymore but more about a “go real or go home” mindset. Let us all be authentic and vulnerable together for a realistic and enriching workplace.

How does it work @Novutech

At Novutech, we actively promote the integration of soft skills into our workplace culture because we believe it's essential for our team to genuinely connect. We create special moments for everyone to get to know each other better because effective teamwork doesn't happen by chance; it requires effort. Therefore, we focus on developing both hard and soft skills, helping colleagues understand each other and fostering a real team spirit that drives our business's success.In terms of leadership, we take a unique approach. We encourage our employees to discover themselves not only as team members but also as leaders. We value qualities like honesty, influence, vision, and courage, believing that personal growth benefits not only the individual but also the entire company.At Novutech, authenticity is prized over pretense. We encourage our team to be themselves and ask, 'What's stopping you from being authentic?' We embrace a 'be real or go home' attitude and celebrate openness and genuineness in the workplace, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Our commitment goes beyond mere talk. We provide our team with practical tools such as team-building activities and training sessions to develop soft skills like communication and stress management. We also encourage peer feedback and reviews because at Novutech, it's not just an idea; it's what we do.Let's keep building connections, celebrating growth, and creating a workplace where everyone can freely express and develop their soft skills. Because at Novutech, success is built on investing in both hard and soft skills.Written by Clémentine Dinsart, Talent Coordinator & Trainer at Novutech