Android Developers: Got Interpersonal Skills?

Android smartphone development begins with an idea. A developer is essential to building mobile applications. Organizations that seek out Android developers today are looking for interpersonal skills just as important as technology skills. Here is some advice on developing effective interpersonal skills for the workplace.

Great interpersonal skills takes being sensitive, appreciating and honoring differences among people. Possessing the skills to being effective in interpersonal communication are essential for success in leadership. Having the ability to be in command of one’s life, relating well with other people and to lead others in positive direction is valuable in today’s economy. Measuring success has the effect of being able to deal with different people whom we exchange information with.

Sensitivity to Differences

Global consulting requires consultants to be sensitive to differences in cultures as you work together with different clients around the globe. Being sensitive means being highly aware of different traditions, cultural ways, language meanings, customs, gestures and so on. These differences are sometimes visible and sometimes concealed. Be aware of words, meanings as there are differences that should be honored. After becoming aware of differences it is important to honor them by assuming that their perspective is valid by not placing judgement to others by cultural norms, respecting differences and developing mutually respectful working relationships.

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Understanding Individual Differences

• Being able to understand how people are different is important for various reasons.
• It helps us to understand that our own attitudes, interests and perspectives as well as needs are important.
• It legitimizes the different ways people approach problems.
• It shows areas of potential misunderstanding and conflicts.
• It helps us adapt our styles so that we work effectively with others.

There are four different ways of interacting with others:

Drivers

Highly assertive, low on responsiveness. Results and accomplishment oriented. Comfortable in power, move quickly.

Analyticals

Low on assertiveness, response. They are organized, need to be accurate and task oriented.

Expressives

High on assertiveness and responsiveness. They are involved, idea oriented, people focused.

Amiables

Low on assertiveness, high in responsiveness. They need cooperation and avoid conflict. People oriented.

Being aware of the many different ways individuals can be different in how they perceive themselves and how they view the world, process information and make decisions. Being willing to accept those differences without evaluation and to adopt one’s own style and behavior to adjust to the styles and behaviors of others.

Great interpersonal skill development is something that can make both leaders and followers as well as the lives that they interact with less stressful and of value through possessing the ability to deal well with every kind of people. Having the ability to listen well, act with vision and commitment, value in yourself and capabilities, handling stress, communicating with trust and empathy, leading wisely and to value others is time well spent.