Blog

On this page you’ll find the newest information on the progress of the project. Here you can get information on the different aspects of the project and learn more about the subject. Check out the latest posts and dive into the world of knowledge and soft skills. The page will be updated monthly.

KT SoftSkills Self-Assessment tool – Measure your own skills with ease!

A new online tool allows you to map your level of competence in eight soft skills: communication, teamworking, networking, socio-cultural skills, context awareness, negotiation, problem solving, and personal development.

Soft skills are essential for creating new sustainable innovations between academia and entrepreneurship

New green innovations risk not being invented if professionals working between academia and business don't have sufficient soft skills. The need for professional skills to catalyst innovations is greater than ever, because the European Union aims to be the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Proper training in soft skills is still lacking, and this is where the KTSoftSkills project provides a highly-needed solution.

Validating KTSoftSkills Investigation Report

On November 9th, the partners of the KT Soft Skills Erasmus+ project met online to discuss the results of the Validation of the KTSoftSkills Investigation Report.

Short articles: Enhancing Knowledge Transfer Professionals' Soft Skills for Inclusive Higher Education

The world of knowledge transfer is in constant movement, and soft skills are important to maintain impactful collaborations. Especially communication and negotiation skills are key skills in building long-lasting relationships in knowledge transfer.

Short articles: Unlocking the Potential of Knowledge Transfer Activities

Discover key insights from interviews with seasoned professionals in the Knowledge Transfer (KT) field. Interpersonal skills play a key role in successful collaborations between people and stakeholders.

Short articles: Mastering the Art of Knowledge Transfer - What the Experts Say

Discover key insights from interviews with seasoned professionals in the Knowledge Transfer (KT) field. From resilience to effective communication, these industry leaders share what really matters in making KT activities successful.

The Secret Sauce for Cutting Edge Innovations: Soft Skills

As businesses evolve in an increasingly digital landscape, the spotlight shines anew on an age-old asset: soft skills. In this text, we delve into the critical importance of soft skills and how they are shaping the future of professional success.

KT SoftSkills Project Accelerates with Major Upcoming Developments

This Autumn, the partners of the KT SoftSkills initiative are gearing up for a series of decisive advancements to make knowledge transfer great again! As we collectively enter a crucial phase of the project, our shared objective remains consistent: to create a KT Soft Skills Training Program that responds to the needs of the evolving Knowledge Transfer landscape.

KT SoftSkills Partners Unite for Second Face-to-Face Project Meeting in Leiden, the Netherlands

On June 29th, 2023, the KT SoftSkills partners gathered in Leiden, the Netherlands, for their highly anticipated second face-to-face project meeting. This meeting aimed to strategize and chart the course for the upcoming six months of the project, marking a crucial phase in its development.

Spring 2023 with KTSoftSkills: reflection on activities 

After a semester from its start, the Consortium of the KT SoftSkills project is going to share a reflection and an update on the activities carried out so far.

KT SoftSkills - building stronger bridges between academia and innovation

The KT SoftSkills is a three-years (Dec 2022-Nov 2025) project, co-funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Union. It aims at removing those barriers between HEIs and external partners, by supporting and improving their mutual understanding and negotiation processes.

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