Unique learning experiences with Roma

Growth and development in the business world, in addition to technical skills and specialized knowledge, require a set of competencies that are often overlooked in academic environments. These skills—which significantly impact both your professional performance and progress, as well as your personal life—are commonly known as soft skills. However, the term “soft” has at times diminished their perceived importance. As a result, many sources now refer to them as human skills.

Human skills include abilities such as effective communication, teamwork, time and attention management, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision-making, and more. Unlike technical skills, which relate to specialized knowledge, human skills are more connected to our behaviors, attitudes, and ways of interacting with others. They are key to improving both the quality of our work and our personal lives. Developing these skills requires conscious effort and consistent practice—and the payoff is substantial: a better personal and professional life, stronger relationships, and long-term success.

These skills feature prominently in the various lists and recommendations published by reputable institutions outlining the essential competencies individuals need for future professional and personal success. For example, the Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum—published at the beginning of 2025 and publicly available—clearly highlights the critical importance of these skills.

At Roma, in line with our mission of fostering human development within organizations, we have curated a comprehensive set of training courses, workshops, and programs. At the same time, we strive to understand your needs and those of your organization in depth—taking into account the real challenges you face—in order to co-create effective, customized solutions with your input and collaboration.

Furthermore, we are committed to continuously updating these offerings in response to evolving needs, so we can deliver a learning experience that is not only enjoyable and impactful, but also leads to tangible, lasting results for you and your organization.

Although most individuals are academically prepared in universities and higher education institutions to take on specialized roles within organizations and industries, certain aspects of professional tasks go beyond theoretical knowledge and fall under the category of technical skills. These skills often gain importance only after entering the world of work, where they become essential for personal development and, consequently, the growth of the organization.

These types of skills generally do not fall under the category of soft skills. Instead, they vary depending on the industry, area of expertise, and the professional level of the individuals involved. Over time, they emerge as specific needs and concerns. While some of these skills are addressed through vocational training programs offered by professional associations or technical institutions, such offerings are usually general and not customized to individual or organizational needs.

At RoMa, based on the industries that most frequently make up our audience, we have designed and prepared a series of workshops and courses that we present under the category of specialized skills.

For example, practical knowledge of marketing, the ability to write a business plan, or customer-centric practices are all part of this skill set.

As a trusted strategic partner to our stakeholders, we at Roma are committed—within our capacity—to addressing these needs as part of our broader mission: fostering human development within organizations. Ultimately, your needs are our concerns, and we stand beside you in meeting them.

Within the realm of soft skills, there are instances where the integration of multiple competencies results in more complex and systemic subjects. From our perspective, these should be examined and planned for separately from standard soft skills packages. Moreover, the challenges faced by organizations and the needs expressed by their people sometimes lead us to propose transformative solutions.

For instance, when the topic is culture or leadership, we are dealing with matters far deeper than just individual skills. In many cases, challenges and issues require profound change to be effectively resolved—solutions that go beyond temporary fixes and instead call for a kind of organizational “surgery.” These are the kinds of topics that can lead to deep transformation within an organization, and we have approached them with that same spirit—through dedicated research, development, and a commitment to looking beyond the conventional lens.

Take leadership, for example—its importance in today’s business world is becoming increasingly evident. The transformation of work into a form of compulsion, workplaces into spiritless, demotivating environments, and working hours into something one must merely endure—all are unfortunate consequences of outdated, control-based management paradigms. Leadership skills have the power to change all of this. That’s why we have developed an extensive and carefully designed leadership program to address this critical area.

Another example is the widespread mindset of self-victimization, a dominant paradigm among many individuals. The easiest course is to wait for external factors to improve one’s circumstances. While external responsibilities remain valid and organizations do have duties toward their human capital, focusing solely on external sources of motivation—such as organizational engagement, wellbeing, or similar factors—without addressing an individual’s own role and responsibility in creating a positive experience, will not result in lasting or sustainable change.

We can also refer to the famous quote often attributed to Professor Peter Drucker, the father of modern management: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Attracting top talent, crafting the best strategies and action plans—none of this will lead to sustainable growth if the culture, the undercurrent that flows beneath the surface of any organization, is neglected. Addressing culture, and transforming it genuinely—so that it aligns with what we say and what we aspire to—is a foundation for long-term development. When it becomes a true concern for leaders and decision-makers, we believe it can be transformational.

We believe such topics must be addressed with a distinct approach and even presented under a separate category to highlight the difference in nature and depth.

When we witness a genuine commitment from leaders and members of an organization to address a root issue, we, as a trusted partner, do our utmost to take a comprehensive and deep approach—one that enables meaningful transformation. Our goal is to help organizations resolve challenges at their core and foster true, sustainable development.