soft skills

OCIMF: Seafarers’ behavioural competence assessment

Seafarers work in highly risk environments, where skills and abilities play a key role in performance at both individual and organizational level. Competencies can be difficult to assess. As such, OCIMF and Intertanko issued a report presenting a system for assessing competency in seafarers, highlighting that behaviour and attitude are key elements of a positive safety culture. The paper provides guidance on how to assess and verify seafarers’ behavioural competence.

Indicative assessment tools...

https://safety4sea.com/ocimf-seafarers-behavioural-competence-assessment/

Thoughts on future crew manning challenges

It is a fact that in year 2018, seafarers’ non-technical skills are overlooked by recruitment departments, although digitalization and automation on board ships is creating demand of seafarers with skills that go beyond what machines are capable of and therefore are a crucial part of fostering a dynamic workforce. What differentiates the low performing from the high performing crews, though? Here are five examples to help us understand the importance of growing a soft skill set in maritime...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-thoughts-on-future-crew-manning-challenges/

The difference between being a leader and a self-aware leader

Lately, there have been many signs that leadership development is being flawed; an assumption rising from the fact that although people search what behaviors to change in order to become a better leader, they do not search how to change those behaviors. It is of essence therefore, to generate a discussion on leadership development focusing on the self-awareness part which is probably the foundation to ensure good leadership. Here’s why;

As one’s power grows, one’s willingness to listen shrinks,...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-the-difference-between-being-a-leader-and-a-self-aware-leader/

How people judge others – competence is not the number one skill

Most people, especially in business world, believe that competence is the most important factor to attract a positive first impression. Besides, they do believe, proving they are smart and talented is enough to handle their tasks. However, research shows that other factors are perceived as important on how people evaluate others.

Facial bias usually affects who we vote for, date, hire or convict, according to several studies. We tend to evaluate each other immediately by welcoming; giving...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-how-people-judge-others-competence-is-not-the-number-one-skill/

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