Fostering Holistic Development: A Comprehensive Empirical Analysis of Soft Skill Acquisition and Enhancement in the Bhopal Region

Abstract

This study investigates the level of preparedness of individuals within the Madhya Pradesh Region concerning the acquisition and comprehension of soft skills within the workplace context. Employing a sample of 119 respondents through the Snowball sampling technique, data analysis was conducted utilizing an Abductive approach. The assessment focuses on evaluating the proficiency of respondents in various soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. This exploration addresses the critical need to bridge the gap in soft skills within the Indian professional landscape. The distinctiveness of this research lies in its contribution to the understanding of the current status of soft skill development among individuals in the Madhya Pradesh Region. In the face of a significant soft skills deficit in India's workforce, this study highlights the specific soft skills that individuals are adept at and actively cultivating within their workplace environments. The findings of this research have profound implications for the optimization of human resource development and training programs. They offer crucial insights into the areas warranting focused enhancement in soft skill cultivation to enhance overall workforce readiness.