A one-day workshop on Soft Skills was organized on September 20 at the Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE), Yimyu, Mokokchung, in collaboration with Emporium Skill Training Institute, Nagaland. The event aimed at enhancing Leadership and Professionalism through Soft Skills development.
The workshop commenced with an introductory note by Dr. T. Alemla Longkumer, Principal MCTE, who called attention to the importance of Soft Skills in both our professional and personal interactions with others. She stressed that developing competent educators and giving them the resources they need to have a positive impact on their students and colleagues are made possible by Soft Skills. She extended her gratitude and appreciation to the three esteemed and reputable professionals from the Emporium team—Temjenkala Aier, CEO of Emporium Nagaland; Ayani Kikon, Soft Skills Trainer; and Allin Awomi, Operations Manager cum Aviation Trainer.
Ayani Kikon led the first session, focusing on strategies for building high-performing teams in the workplace. She introduced the concept of “Creating a Dream Team for a Sport,” emphasizing collaboration, appreciation, and teamwork. The session was interactive, featuring collaborative development exercises and teamwork games. She also presented on ‘Professionalism and Workplace Conduct’, emphasizing the importance of clear agendas, maintaining interpersonal etiquette, respecting cellophane usage, and giving and receiving constructive criticism. She also stressed the role of professionalism in building trust and maintaining confidentiality. The session was enhanced with an audio-visual presentation showcasing basic manners and interpersonal etiquette in professional settings.
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Temjenkala Aier, CEO of Emporium Nagaland, discussed her journey towards leadership, emphasizing the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and social skills. She emphasized the need for understanding one’s inner self, honesty, and emotional well-being. Aier cited Daniel Goleman’s work as a critical skill for leadership roles and encouraged future educators to set clear visions practice humility and inclusivity, and commit to lifelong learning.
Allin Awomi led the ‘Grooming Session’, discussing professional grooming in both theoretical and practical methods. She emphasized body language, politeness, and personal hygiene, and participants experienced expert techniques through a hands-on session.
The workshop received positive feedback from faculty and student-teachers, praised for its informative sessions and Emporium team’s professionalism. Dr. Honngam Konyak, Assistant Professor, MCTE, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the valuable contributions of the resource persons and the participants. In conclusion, the workshop provided an enriching experience, equipping educators with essential Soft Skills for effective leadership and professional growth.
