Question

Sara is feeling quite upset. She has just come back from a meeting with her boss, who told her that she has received many complaints from Sara’s co-workers. Sara’s co-workers do not feel that she is a team player and is always taking credit for other’s ideas. What type of skills should Sara’s boss suggest that Sara work on to get along better with her co-workers?


interpersonal skills


organizational skills


analytical skills


creative skills

Answer 1

Interpersonal skills.

Reason: The complaints center on teamwork and how she interacts with coworkers (taking credit, not being a team player). Improving interpersonal skills—communication, active listening, empathy, collaboration, giving credit, and conflict-resolution—will help her get along better.