People Skills

 People skills / Interpersonal skills /Social skills 

Definition 

People skill is any skill facilitating interaction and communication with others.It is the ability to communicate, persuade and interact with other members of the society, without undue conflict or disharmony.

Characteristics

Influence - tactics of persuasion

Communication - sending clear and convincing messages.

Conflict management - negotiating and resolving disagreements.

Leadership - inspiring and guiding others.

Change catalysts - initiating' promoting or managing change.

 Social competencies 

Understanding others -sensing others feelings and perspectives.

Service orientation -anticipating, recognizing and meeting others needs.

Developing others - team based.

Leveraging diversity - listening and communication skills.

political awareness.

"The most useful person in the world today is the man or woman
  who knows how to get along with other people.
  Human relations is the most important science in living."
                                                                                        - Stanley C. Allyn.

"If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships...
  The ability of all people, of all kinds to live together in the same
  world at peace."                                                           - Franklin D. Roosevelt.