people skills

English

Noun

people skills pl (plural only)

1. (management) Skills in dealing with or managing people.
   • 2009 May 18, David Brooks, “In Praise of Dullness”, in New York Times:

     They found that strong people skills correlate loosely or not at all with being a good CEO. Traits like being a good listener, a good team builder....

Synonyms

• social skills

See also

• soft skills

See also

• people person