Disability Hub MN - Build interpersonal skills

Youth in Transition Toolkit

Skills for success

Build interpersonal skills

Does the youth exhibit positive interpersonal skills?

Interpersonal skills include attributes such as:

Teamwork, cooperation and collaboration, including working effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
Listening (both active and passive) and respecting opinions
Demonstrating empathy and self-control
Demonstrating respect for self and others, including personal space and social norms
Conflict resolution

Awareness: Understand appropriate skills for interpersonal relationships and the importance of these skills in the work environment.
Exploration: Identify personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs related to interpersonal skills.
Preparation: Practice interpersonal skills at home, school and in the community.
Implementation: Use interpersonal skills successfully on the job.

Workplace readiness training

Check out Coursera's article on interpersonal skills and how to strenthen them for information on these skills and how they help us function in collaborative settings and succeed personally and professionally.
MindTools offers information about how to boost interpersonal skills in order to create good working relationships, manage conflict, increase productivity, and more.

: Soft skills to pay the bills is designed for youth development professionals as an introduction to workplace interpersonal and professional skills. The curriculum is targeted for youth ages 14 to 21 in both school and community environments.

Soft skills to pay the bills
: Workplace readiness skills from Virginia's CTE Resource Center provides lessons for teachers and other professionals focused around three core areas: personal qualities and abilities, interpersonal skills and professional competencies.