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How Important are Good Behavior Skills?

Technical skills matter early in a career, but behaviour decides who gets leadership roles later. Why behavioural skills matter at work.

In brief

Behavioural skills become the main factor in career growth once an employee has shown mastery of their role. Early in an employee's time at an organisation, attention goes to technical skills; after that, behaviour is usually the distinguishing factor. Additional opportunities and leadership roles go to people who show desirable behavioural attributes, which drives demand for behavioural skills training.

Last updated · Bodhih Insights team · reviewed by Siddharthan VGJ, Founder

How Important are Good Behavior Skills?

The importance of behavior in a professional setting cannot be overemphasised. Beyond a certain point, behavior really comes to the fore and becomes the main focal point. In the initial stages of an employee’s stay in an organisation, attention is paid to the technical skills of the employee. But once an employee shows both promise and mastery in their job roles, close attention is paid to behaviour. Additional opportunities and leadership roles are offered to those who exhibit desirable behavioural attributes.  Behavior is more often than not the distinguishing factor. This explains the demand for behavioural skills training in the market.

– Siddharthan VGJ, Managing Director

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