Soft Skills for the Streets
Instructor: Levin Nyonje
Contact: +254728664261 | nyoshingati@gmail.com
Mode of Delivery: Online/Remote
Course Overview:
Transitions in life, especially from school to the workplace, can be challenging. This course provides essential skills to help individuals successfully navigate transitions and take charge of their personal and professional growth.
Module 1: Introduction to Soft Skills
Objective: Understand the role of soft skills in personal and career success.
- What are soft skills?
- Why soft skills matter in everyday life and work
Activity: Temperament assessment exercise.
Module 2: Introduction to Effective Leadership
Objective: Learn leadership principles for personal and professional growth.
- What makes a great leader?
- Leadership styles and self-assessment
Activity: Leadership assessment test.
Module 3: Strategic Planning
Objective: Learn how to plan and set personal and professional goals.
- Creating a personal strategic plan
- Long-term vs. short-term goal setting
Activity: Develop a personal strategic plan.
Module 4: Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Objective: Master decision-making skills for handling real-life challenges.
- How to approach complex problems
- Critical thinking techniques
Activity: "What if" problem analysis exercise.
Module 5: Adaptability & Effective Communication
Objective: Learn how to adapt to change and communicate effectively.
- Building adaptability in the workplace
- Communication techniques for personal and professional success
Activity: "What if" scenario analysis with a timed presentation.
Module 6: Time Management & Ethics/Stewardship
Objective: Master the art of time management and ethical decision-making.
- Time prioritization techniques
- Understanding ethical decision-making in leadership
Activity: Priority planning exercise.
Module 7: Emotional Intelligence
Objective: Enhance emotional intelligence for better relationships and decision-making.
- Understanding self-awareness and empathy
- How to manage emotions in challenging situations
Activity: "What if" conflict analysis with a presentation.
Module 8: Teamwork & Collaboration
Objective: Learn how to work effectively in teams and build strong relationships.
- Teamwork principles and collaboration strategies
- How to resolve conflicts in a team setting
Activity: Project-based teamwork exercise.
Module 9: Negotiation & Networking Skills
Objective: Develop negotiation and networking strategies.
- How to negotiate effectively in work and life
- Building professional relationships and networks
Activity: Project-based negotiation and networking exercise.
Module 10: Final Recap and Evaluation
Objective: Review and apply lessons learned throughout the course.
- Key takeaways from each module
- Personal action plan for continued growth
📚 Learning Resources
- Class presentations and video/audio materials
- Personality & leadership assessment tools
- Harvard University’s How to Become an Effective Leader online course
🎯 Course Outcomes
- Improved leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to navigate transitions with confidence.
- Practical experience in teamwork, networking, and negotiation.
