This unit explores the importance of interpersonal soft skills, which are essential for success in both personal and professional environments. As social beings, humans rely on communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence to navigate daily interactions. With workplaces placing increasing emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and adaptability, developing these skills is crucial.
Interpersonal skills include communication, empathy, conflict resolution, negotiation, active listening, and leadership. These skills enable individuals to build strong relationships, work effectively in teams, and resolve conflicts constructively. Emotional intelligence plays a key role in interpersonal interactions, allowing individuals to manage emotions, understand others, and adapt to different social situations. The unit highlights that while some people may naturally excel in these areas, interpersonal skills can be developed through self-awareness, practice, and feedback.
The connection between video games and interpersonal skills is explored, showing how gaming can foster teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. Studies suggest that multiplayer and role-playing games, such as Fortnite and Dungeons & Dragons, enhance leadership, critical thinking, and collaboration. These games create environments where players must strategize, negotiate, and communicate effectively to succeed. Additionally, tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are recognized for fostering storytelling, creativity, and teamwork, making them valuable tools for personal and professional development.
For game developers, interpersonal skills are particularly important. Creating a video game involves more than technical expertise—it requires teamwork, clear communication, leadership, and conflict management. Developers must collaborate with designers, writers, and marketers while navigating creative differences and project deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills help game professionals manage challenges, improve workflow, and foster a productive team environment.
In the practical section, students engage in exercises designed to strengthen interpersonal skills. Activities such as role-playing, communication drills, and teamwork exercises help participants develop confidence, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The unit concludes by emphasizing that interpersonal skills are essential for personal growth, career success, and effective teamwork in any industry.
