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Effective communication skills are crucial for every person in order to succeed in many aspects of their life. As a matter of fact, many jobs require strong communication skills, while people with good communication skills usually enjoy better interpersonal relationships

Teamwork is powerful as it can tap into people’s individual strengths, collect diverse perspectives and ideas, and get projects across the finish line more efficiently.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people point out that “soft skills” should not be characterized as “soft” anymore. The main 2 categories for skills people have in the workplace are the following: hard skills and human skills.

High-performing teams require keen recruitment, staffing, and training strategies, all of which should focus on creating a diverse and inclusive (D&I) culture. In fact, research shows that inclusive teams perform up to 30% better in high-diversity environments.

Team communication is the foundation of team collaboration. To work together, you must communicate. To work together well, you have to make sure your team communication is stellar. Regardless of the type of team and its tasks, all team members need to interact and exchange information in order to achieve their goals.

“Are We Learning from Accidents?” by Nippin Anand offers a refreshing, in-depth analysis of accident investigations and how organizations can shift from a blame-centric culture to one that fosters learning and continuous improvement.

Today, more than ever, teamwork is increasingly recognized as an essential skill to foster collaboration, deepen trust, promote engagement, and manage the never-ending process of change in organizations and on teams. In fact, when teamwork is present, people step forward and do their best work, together, efficiently.

India is set to incorporate stress management and mental health training into its maritime curriculum following a new agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).

According to the STCW, any level of alcohol consumption by crew members on board a ship has implications for the safety of the vessel, the crew and any passengers. Even small quantities of alcohol have been shown to sufficiently impair judgment and increase the risk of accidents.

Although numerous meditation techniques are available to foster mental stability and develop mindfulness, one of the simplest and most approachable methods is the body scan meditation.