@misc{Kiełbasa_Barbara_The_2023, author={Kiełbasa, Barbara and Okrajni, Maciej}, volume={2023}, number={2 (199)}, journal={Wieś i Rolnictwo}, address={Warszawa}, howpublished={online}, year={2023}, publisher={Instytut Rozwoju Wsi i Rolnictwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk}, language={pl}, abstract={The aim of the study was to determine the importance of soft competencies (social, communication) in the agricultural advisory profession and to identify possible competency gaps. The research was conducted using a self-assessment test of agricultural advisors. A total of 524 agricultural advisors employed in public agricultural advisory centres took part in the study, included in the lists of certified advisors maintained by the Agricultural Advisory Centre in Brwinów. The research focused on the “soft” competencies necessary for the advisory profession. The results of the research can be used by the management of agricultural advisory centres to prepare career development plans for advisors, taking into account the area of “soft” competencies. However, employee self-assessment tests should be complemented with other tools to obtain objective results.}, type={Text}, title={The Role of Soft Skills in Building Professional Competencies of the Agricultural Advisor}, URL={http://rcin.org.pl./Content/241200/wir_2023_2_199_091_106.pdf}, keywords={qualifications, soft skills, agricultural advisory}, }