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DEVELOPMENT OF SIMULATION BASED ACTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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DEVELOPMENT OF SIMULATION BASED ACTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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Aristotle introduces the concept of rhetoric, which becomes one of the earliest documented soft skills. He emphasizes the importance of effective communication, persuasion, and emotional intelligence in his work 'Rhetoric'. These principles continue to be fundamental aspects of modern soft skills.

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Dale Carnegie publishes 'How to Win Friends and Influence People,' marking a significant milestone in recognizing the importance of interpersonal skills in professional success. The book becomes a cornerstone for modern soft skills development, emphasizing communication and relationship building.

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The United States Military formally introduces the term 'soft skills' to distinguish between technical skills and interpersonal abilities. This marks the first official recognition of soft skills as distinct from hard skills in organizational training.

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Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences introduces interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence as key components of human capability, validating the importance of emotional and social skills in personal development.

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Peter Salovey and John Mayer introduce the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI), later popularized by Daniel Goleman in 1995. This research provides scientific backing for the importance of soft skills in professional and personal success.

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The dot-com boom brings new emphasis on collaboration and adaptability in the workplace. Virtual teams and remote work begin to emerge, making digital communication skills increasingly crucial.

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LinkedIn becomes a major professional networking platform, highlighting the importance of networking and personal branding as crucial soft skills in the digital age.

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2015: World Economic Forum Future Skills Report

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2015: World Economic Forum Future Skills Report

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The WEF publishes its first Future of Jobs Report, emphasizing soft skills like complex problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity as crucial for the future workforce.

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The global pandemic accelerates the importance of soft skills like adaptability, virtual communication, and self-management as remote work becomes widespread.

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As artificial intelligence advances, human soft skills become increasingly valuable. Empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence are recognized as uniquely human capabilities that complement AI technology.