Supply Chain Management: Inter/Intrapersonal Skills

All jobs require some sort of skill. Although that statement may be true, it does not imply all jobs require the same skills, nor the same level of skill. You can not walk into a business career with only the knowledge of flipping burgers. Those who choose to pursue a career of legitimate skill, will need the abilities to perform well and effectively in their career of choice, unless that career of choice is flipping burgers. Now, there is a difference between interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills. Both are equally as important in the business world. Here are some examples of intrapersonal communication skills:

• Knowing what drives, angers, motivates, frustrates, inspires you
• Ability to control unexpected emotions like anger and frustration
• Knowing your own strengths and limitations
• Self confidence
• Initiative
• Taking measured risks
• Taking responsibility
• The ability to stay calm and balanced in stressful situations
• Persistence and perseverance in challenging situations
• Resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks
• The ability to forgive and forget

As for interpersonal communication skills, we have the following:

• Verbal communication
• Non-verbal communication
• Listening skills
• Negotiation
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Assertiveness

Having these skills are fundamental for your success in the business world. Without them, it would be very difficult trying to maintain a job under the supply chain umbrella.

By: Chandler A. Maples

Citations:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/interpersonal-intrapersonal-skills-critical-managers-acquire-ezenwa/