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Soft skills vs Power Skills: why the name matters less than the results

Soft skills are often spoken about as nice-to-have extras, but the reality is very different. Navigating conflict, motivating teams, and influencing stakeholders aren’t “soft” at all; they’re business-critical. At PM-Partners, we call them Power Skills because they transform technical expertise into real outcomes. Whether you call them soft skills or Power Skills, the real value lies in the results they deliver.