Core Communication Skills - Dr. Tina Carroll-Garrison | Leadership for Growth with OS5™

CO019 – 10 Soft Skills You Need: Everyday Professionalism That Builds Trust and Gets Work Done

Overview: In mission-driven, public-facing organizations, the difference between friction and flow is rarely technical — it's how people communicate, adapt, and hold each other accountable. This two-hour virtual workshop covers ten core soft skills essential to precision-driven, high-visibility environments where civilian and military personnel work side by side. Using the SCALE™ methodology, participants practice each skill against scenarios from their own context, so behaviors transfer to the next shift, not just the session.<br>The ten skills: communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, priority management, professionalism and accountability, conflict de-escalation, and service orientation.<br>Participants will be able to:<br>• Apply structured listening and clarifying techniques to reduce rework.<br>• Give and receive feedback that preserves relationships under pressure.<br>• Recognize emotional triggers and de-escalate tense interactions.<br>• Adapt communication style across ranks, roles, and civilian–military lines.<br>Outcomes: fewer handoff errors and escalations, faster coordination, and a shared behavioral vocabulary teams use immediately