Tag: soft skills

Despite having the best of intentions, one of the issues could be that we do not know how to follow our resolutions. So how can we actually make a resolution, and make it a habit?

The inability to concentrate on the task at hand is one of the maladies of our time. Multitasking and social media can cause distractions during work onboard. However, for safety reasons, crew members should avoid distractions and improve their focus and productivity.

Moving towards a low-emission global economy will require new 'green jobs' and reskilling, and the maritime industry is no different, says World Economic Forum (WEF) in a new article. Global shipping's green transition could create new jobs and skills for hundreds of thousands of seafarers worldwide. Therefore, coordinated policy-making will be key to matching supply and demand and for countries to capitalize on green job opportunities.

Having a goal in mind is always a good idea since it lets you know where you need to go. The problem is that focusing solely on the goal's outcome and ignoring everything else is going on around you while working toward it is not a good idea.

Consistency is the critical driver for success. Being consistent means dedicating yourself to your goals and staying focused on the things and activities to achieve them. However, it requires a long-term commitment and involves sustained effort in doing actions repeatedly until you achieve your target.

Negative attitudes, poor communication, and unhealthy competition are only a few indications of a toxic working environment. Unfortunately, toxic working environments are not uncommon and can be harmful to both employees and the business as a whole.

Amid growing recognition of soft skills and their role in business, a deeper understanding of the different aspects of intelligence can help working individuals recognize their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as make better decisions, communicate more effectively, adapt to changing circumstances, and drive innovation through their work.

All of us complement many different roles in our lives at the same time. Are you a parent? Are you a manager at your job? Are you a Captain or a shipping officer? Are you coordinating a volunteer association? Whether you are one or several of these things, one thing is certain: you are a leader.

A well-known method for productivity for some decades is the so-called Pomodoro technique. This technique is effective because it creates structure and forces you to work in concentrated intervals, which can help to increase productivity and reduce procrastination. But how does this work exactly?

Have you ever thought about what it is the first thing that you want someone to think about when hearing your name? What is the story you want to share? What is your key message to the world?