... and places the articles in context. Findings Students in higher education institutions need to acquire various soft skills to make an effective entry into the workplace. By liaising with employers, universities and other education providers can better determine the most important skills required...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Increasing soft skills such as teamwork, personal skills, and attitudes, alongside an effective training methodology such as time-spaced learning, can increase work performance. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical...

..., blending characteristics of soft skills training with traditional leadership theory. This approach is endorsed by management guru David Ulrich, who provided the foreword for the book. Professor Rao also maintains two popular blogs, http://profmsr.blogspot.com (Where Knowledge is Wealth) and http...