Soft skills complement technical expertise, says academic

Academic experts at a lecture in Vijayawada emphasized that soft skills like communication and creativity are essential for technocrats in the AI era. They argued that these human-centric abilities complement technical expertise and are vital for career competitiveness.
Why it matters
As AI automates technical tasks, the workforce must pivot toward interpersonal and creative skills to maintain professional relevance.
English language proficiency, teamwork, creativity and adaptability are essential soft skills that complement technical expertise and contribute to long-term career success, said S. Sankar, Advisor, IQAC Cluster India, and former Principal of Akkineni Nageswara Rao College, Gudivada.
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