What are good interpersonal skills?

Good interpersonal skills refer to skills that help an individual work effectively with a team, like strong written and verbal communication, good problem solving ability and assertiveness. Some interpersonal skills may be more valuable than others depending on the size and composition of the team, as well as the task that is being worked on.

Good interpersonal skills are sought after by most employers. A good employee must not only be knowledgeable and skilled, but in most work environments, must also be able to work with a team productively. Many good interpersonal skills are also good social skills that help people interact with one another.