Soft Skill Competencies, Hard Skill Competencies, and Intention to Become Entrepreneur of Vocational Graduates

Lean Startup as a Learning Methodology for Developing Digital and Research Competencies

“…Bearing this in mind the acquisition of soft skills such as self-regulation, self-motivation, a mind set for coping with change, communication, leadership and empathy is emphasized (Patiño et al, 2016). Coincidentally, the skills mentioned are compatible with others favored by the Lean Startup Method established by Riyanti et al (2017) and Peñalver (2017): namely communication, teamwork, creativity and problem solving.…”

“…In the processual stage and final stage of research, the course was developed with the incorporation of the Lean Startup method as a learning methodology. This implied making use of techniques and strategies such as Project Based Learning (PBL), research seedbeds, collaborative work and mediating the development of conceptual and procedural knowledge of the subject through the use of tools such as: wiki, reflective journals, academic forums, chat, Skype, WhatsApp and Google drive, all conducive to effective communication, self-regulation of learning, teamwork, divergent thinking and solving situations, conducive to learning for life (Riyanti et al, 2017). These modifications were generated in 2016 and implemented in 2017, with the objective of testing the effectiveness of the Lean Startup method as a learning methodology to guarantee building digital and research competencies in the student body of the subject Mixed Methods Research.…”

“…Taking into account the competency needs of the 21st century and considering the contributions of Riyanti, Sandroto, and DW (2017) , Borafull (2014), Luna (2015), and Gisbert and Lázaro (2015), on the skills that every professional must develop in this century, the search for emerging methods was carried out. This took place in those disciplines where successful results had been identified allowing for the development of metacognition spaces, which were missing in the teacher training of UNED students.…”

Training-Effectiveness and Team-Performance in Public Organization

“…Besides that, it can also increase motivation, high commitment, and increased job satisfaction (Aboyassin & Sultan, 2017;Sahinidis & Bouris, 2008). Meanwhile, soft-skill competence can be measured by searching for information, orientation on efficiency, systematic planning, problemsolving, and persuasive ability (Chou et al, 2010;Riyanti et al, 2016;Daud et al, 2012). Practical training can encourage employee competency improvement in public organizations, where the quality of the human resources is essential in achieving employee and organizational success (Appiah, 2010).…”

“…Training-Effectiveness in this study is measured by indicators of additional knowledge, ability to remember, and ability to practice (Perdue et al, 2002;Wilson et al, 2002). Soft-skill competence is measured by referring to research (e.g., Spencer & Spencer, 1993;Chou et al, 2010;Dwi Riyanti et al, 2016;Salina Daud et al, 2012), such us: searching for information, orientation on efficiency, systematic planning, problem-solving, and the persuasive ability. Therefore, a description of the literature then leads us to the following hypothesis: H1: Training-Effectiveness has a positive effect on soft skill competence H2: Training-Effectiveness has a positive effect on Employee-Creativity H3: Training-Effectiveness has a positive effect on Team-Performance Soft-skill competence which is characterized by searching for information, orientation towards efficiency, systematic planning, problem-solving, and the persuasive ability (Chou et al, 2010;Riyanti et al, 2016;Daud et al, 2012).…”