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Research Paper | Communication or Media Studies | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 2076 - 2082 | India
Communicative Influence as an Essential Soft Skill in Professional and Academic Contexts
Abstract: Communication is considered one of the most important soft skills in modern academic and professional environments. This research centers on communicative influence, an important soft skill, and its effect on academic achievement, productivity in the workplace, leadership development, teamwork, and interpersonal relationships. The nature of the research methodology is descriptive and analytical and is conceptual. Interpretation and discussion were based on analytical observations from a representative sample of 120 individuals (students and professionals). Research indicates that good communication skills are associated with greater academic performance, better teamwork, more productivity at work and improved leadership capabilities. The study also identifies fundamental hurdles to effective communication such as lack of confidence, language issues, fear of public speaking and poor interpersonal contact. Moreover, the research shows that communicative influence can be effectively improved by means of communication skills training, group discussions, seminars, public speaking practice, and personality development programs. In today?s society, one that is globalised and digitalised, the power of communication has become an essential part of personal and professional success. The study indicates that it is important for academic achievement, professional success, organisational efficiency and holistic development of the personality that communication-oriented soft skills are improved.
Keywords: Communicative Influence, Soft Skills, Communication Skills, Academic Performance, Professional Development, Leadership, Workplace Efficiency, Personality Development, Team Collaboration
How to Cite?: Dr. Rumela Ghosh, "Communicative Influence as an Essential Soft Skill in Professional and Academic Contexts", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2076-2082, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26722165022, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26722165022