Why Technical Teams Still Fail Without These Skills

Soft skills are having a moment—but they’re still widely misunderstood, undervalued, or dismissed as “nice to have.” In this episode, Galen sits down with Yadi Caro to unpack why that perception persists—and why it’s costing teams more than they realize. Drawing from her experience working with elite technical teams in the defense sector, Yadi reframes soft skills as something far more rigorous: essential capabilities that enable collaboration, decision-making, and ultimately, results. Together, they explore what it actually looks like to apply these skills in high-pressure, highly technical environments—and why, in the age of AI, they’re becoming even more critical. From onboarding new team members mid-project to navigating conflict and driving alignment, this conversation makes a strong case: soft skills aren’t soft—they’re the work. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community

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Why Technical Teams Still Fail Without These Skills is an episode from The Digital Project Manager Podcast by Galen Low.

This episode is 45:20 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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