6. Interpersonal and civic competences

Interpersonal competences comprise all forms of behaviour that must be mastered in order for an individual to be able to participate in an efficient and constructive way in social life, and to resolve conflict where necessary. Interpersonal skills are necessary for effective interaction on a one-to-one basis or in groups, and are employed in both the public and private domains.

Domain Definition of the competence 6.1: Interpersonal competences cover all forms of behaviour that one must master as an individual in order to be able to participate in an efficient, constructive way and resolve conflict in social life, in interaction with other individuals (or groups) in personal, family and public contexts.

Domain Definition of the competence 6.2: The scope of civic competences is broader than that of interpersonal competences by virtue of their existence at societal level. They can be described as the set of competences that allow the individual to achieve participation in civic life.