Soft Skills List

The following soft skills list contains all of the topics covered in the SkillBars training programs. These 270 soft skills are organized by Program (Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership), Module (Listening, Clarity, Written, etc.), and Topic (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels).

Communication

ListeningSample

Presence, Interest, Openness

Notetaking, Questions, Restating

Subtext, Context, Inference
Clarity

Takeaways, Simplicity, Repetition

Audience, Delivery, Duration

Examples, Comparisons, Stories
Written

Titles, Summaries, Structure

Readability, Tone, Sources

Editing, Proofreading, Publishing
Visual

Minimalism, Color, Typography

Layout, Tables, Charts

Diagrams, Illustrations, Photos
Nonverbal

Awareness, Impressions, Anomalies

Happiness, Sadness, Anger

Discomfort, Deception, Rejection
Empathy

Emotions, Sensitivity, Vulnerability

Perspectives, Consideration, Support

Patience, Tolerance, Acceptance
De-escalation

Stress, Conflict, Composure

Facilitation, Intervention, Mediation

Resolution, Restoration, Reorganization
Assertiveness

Honesty, Diplomacy, Directness

Timing, Personalities, Objections

Updates, Debate, Critique
Negotiation

Relationships, Groundwork, Detachment

Leverage, Bargaining, Persistence

Ultimatums, Compromise, Abandonment
Professionalism

Appearance, Punctuality, Etiquette

Attitude, Affability, Confidence

Jargon, Formality, Deference

Teamwork

Respect

Beliefs, Behavior, Character

Friendliness, Courtesy, Dignity

Roles, Tenure, Authority
Collaboration

Friends, Coworkers, Colleagues

Sharing, Cooperation, Partnerships

Symbiosis, Amplification, Elevation
Coordination

Meetings, Agendas, Discussion

Emails, Documentation, Recordings

Video, Texts, Phone
Proficiency

Education, Training, Learning

Talent, Aptitude, Practice

Experience, Expertise, Mastery
Quality

Requirements, Accuracy, Details

Testing, Defects, Verification

Excellence, Pride, Satisfaction
Productivity

Tasks, Focus, Effort

Speed, Efficiency, Effectiveness

Results, Discipline, Pacing
Dependability

Trust, Timeliness, Predictability

Expectations, Checkpoints, Completion

Reliability, Consistency, Reputation
Adaptability

Changes, Disruptions, Inconveniences

Mindset, Flexibility, Alternatives

Growth, Evolution, Transitions
Accountability

Commitment, Ownership, Responsibility

Determination, Perseverance, Sacrifice

Loyalty, Duty, Honor
Resiliency

Disappointment, Mistakes, Failure

Reframing, Gratitude, Recovery

Optimism, Realism, Stoicism

Leadership

Mission

Opportunities, Objectives, Outcomes

Constraints, Challenges, Obstacles

Purpose, Inspiration, Fulfillment
Planning

Deliverables, Deadlines, Budget

Headcount, Allocation, Dependencies

Risks, Milestones, Contingency
Motivation

Money, Rewards, Achievement

Competition, Winning, Losing

Conviction, Enthusiasm, Energy
Capability

Readiness, Willingness, Ability

Strengths, Weaknesses, Composition

Novices, Generalists, Specialists
Performance

Fairness, Standards, Handbooks

Reviews, Feedback, Advice

Compensation, Promotion, Bonuses
Delegation

Resources, Competence, Availability

Assignment, Direction, Supervision

Status, Capacity, Autonomy
Culture

Differences, Comfort, Harmony

Caring, Community, Belonging

Working, Socializing, Playing
Agility

Decomposition, Prioritization, Iteration

Process, Estimation, Progress

Optimization, Adjustments, Improvement
Morale

Encouragement, Appreciation, Recognition

Celebration, Authenticity, Sincerity

Burnout, Toxicity, Resignations
Execution

Goals, Strategy, Tactics

Choices, Decision, Action

Pivots, Retreats, Success