Kent & Medway Health and Care Academy

People Skills

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When you work in health and care; people, patients and communities are at the forefront of everything you do. Therefore, organisations are keen to employ people who have the right people skills.

Often referred to as “soft skills,” these are:

Leadership Framework - Summary of Domains, Elements and Stages
Leadership Framework - Summary of Domains, Elements and Stages

How to develop people skills

  1. Be open to feedback
  2. Communicate often
  3. Emphasize teamwork
  4. Build positive relationships
  5. Get outside of your comfort zone
  6. Get ready to learn
  7. Adapt to workplace changes
  8. Observe others
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