It is important to have the right kind of knowledge, expertise, tools, and skills in order to work effectively in the Development Leadership and Management space to work in the Social Sector.

1. SOFT SKILLS
REQUIRED IN THE
SOCIAL SECTOR

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The Requisite Soft Skills
Soft Skills VS Hard Skills
Soft Skills For Development Management &
Leadership Professionals
About ISDM

3. While passion is imperative; knowledge, expertise, tools, and skills are non-
negotiable to work effectively in the Development Management and
Leadership space, it is essential for everyone to also have the requisite soft
skills.

4. Soft
Skills
VS
Hard
Skills

6. Soft Skills For
Development
Management
&
Leadership
Professionals

9. About
ISDM

10. Soft skills and hard skills are abilities that people can learn over time. The
Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) has designed its Post
Graduate Program in Development Management, the first step of which is to
become aware of the skills and the urgency and proficiency you need in
these skills to undertake work in the social sector.
About ISDM

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