What is your talent?
Whatever job you choose to do in life, whether you want to become an engineer, a lawyer, a singer, a blogger, a doctor, you need to have self-confidence, know how to resist stress, achieve your goals, show initiative and work in a team. These are some of the so-called soft skills, the talents that give an extra gear, those transversal skills necessary to deal with every situation (from the most complicated to the simplest) that arises in the course of life. All the projects developed by United Network develop soft skills and help you to understand what your talent is!
Goal Based Scenarios
All these methods are adopted in the so-called GBS, Goal Based Scenarios, which are role plays based on the creation of scenarios aimed at achieving an unconventional goal for the participants. Just like our projects.
Which are the advantages?
- Role Plays emphasize a model in which the purpose of learning is not focused on “Knowing” but on “Knowing how”.
- Role Plays allow participants to take personal approaches and apply their own knowledge to achieve a varied purpose that interests them.
Soft Skills
Whatever job you choose to do in life, whether you want to become an engineer, a lawyer, a singer, a blogger, a doctor, you need to have self-confidence, know how to resist stress, achieve your goals, show initiative and work in a team. These are some of the so-called soft skills, the talents that give an extra gear, those transversal skills necessary to deal with every situation (from the most complicated to the simplest) that arises in the course of life. All the projects developed by United Network develop soft skills and help you to understand what your talent is!
TALENTI A CONFRONTO
SOFT SKILLS
What are they?
Teamwork
To collaborate effectively with others, contributing to shared success and respecting roles.
Leadership
To lead and motivate individuals or groups, fostering collaboration and the achievement of goals.
Problem solving
To identify effective solutions to complex problems by weighing the pros and cons of different options.
Communication
To express ideas and information clearly, while listening and adapting to the audience.
Adaptability and Flexibility
To adapt quickly to changes, new situations, and unexpected events without losing effectiveness.
Time Management
To organize and use time efficiently in order to achieve set goals.
Stress
Management
To handle pressure and remain calm even in challenging situations.
Emotional Intelligence
To recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others effectively.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Culture
To value differences, promoting respect and inclusion in every work or study environment.
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
To analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make logical, informed decisions.
Creativity
To generate new and original ideas, improving existing processes, products, or solutions.
Growth Mindset
To believe in continuous improvement, approaching challenges as opportunities for learning.
Hard Skills
If Soft Skills are what make a young person able to collaborate, communicate effectively, and manage their emotions and ideas—essentially referring to the sphere of “knowing how to be” — Hard Skills, on the other hand, represent the technical and practical abilities that allow ideas to be turned into concrete actions. In short, they translate into “knowing how to do”.
Today more than ever, mastering digital tools and specific knowledge is not an additional advantage, but a baseline requirement to succeed in school, university, and the workplace.
Why are Hard Skills important?
We live in an era where the professional landscape is rapidly evolving. Companies and institutions are looking for young people who are not only creative and proactive but also able to use tools and technologies that have now become part of everyday life.
Being able to analyze data, create digital content, and navigate smoothly across software and collaborative platforms are no longer optional skills, but fundamental competencies for any career path.
For this reason, in our experiential programs we have included content and activities aimed at developing specific skills:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethical Thinking
Thanks to the collaboration with Dr. Andrea Colamedici, philosopher and expert in the philosophy of AI, we have developed a unique program for our students. Colamedici, author of The Babel Algorithm (2024) and Ipnocrazi—a fascinating literary experiment using generative AI—as well as TEDx Rome speaker on the ethical implications of AI, guides us through a critical understanding of Artificial Intelligence and the learning of a conscious and effective usage method. Together, we also created an ethical code for the use of AI within our simulations, defining key principles such as transparency, responsibility, and awareness. The full document is available at the following link. What you will learn: basics of AI, prompt thinking, the importance of an ethical approach, and how to use these tools with maturity and responsibility.
Excel and Data Literacy
Knowing how to use Excel means being able to read, organize, and interpret data: formulas, tables, charts. Essential tools for school, university, and work. With our additional materials, you will be able to explore key functions of this software and apply them during simulations or at school. Excel thus becomes a living tool, useful not only in our projects but throughout your future life.
Canva and Visual Design
Canva is the perfect tool for turning ideas into visual content: posters, presentations, infographics, and more. We provide extra content and tutorials to help you learn how to use it creatively and effectively, creating templates, layouts, or short videos. Skills in Canva can open a window into the vast world of graphic design and visual design tools.