Episode 6.: Do scientists need soft-skills?

In this episode, Nora interviews Robert and Dimitra from TwentyOne Skills (https://lms.twentyoneskills.de/), a company that focuses on teaching scientists soft skills. https://www.linkedin.com/company/twentyoneskills/

Great article about soft sklls out from World economic forum:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/ai-value-soft-skills-workplace-jobs/

Takeaways

• Soft skills are essential for scientists to succeed in their careers and make a positive impact.
• The scientific world is evolving, and scientists need to adapt to new formats of communication and collaboration.
• Universities and research institutions should provide opportunities for scientists to develop soft skills and support their personal growth.
• PhD students and scientists can take the initiative to learn and develop soft skills that are relevant to their field and personal interests.
• Learning soft skills is a lifelong process, and scientists can continuously seek opportunities to improve their skills.