This research investigates the impact of both technical (hard) and interpersonal (soft) skills on educators' innovative capacities and subsequent performance outcomes. A random sampling of 300 faculty members from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) yielded 211 valid responses for analytical purposes. The findings indicate a significant and positive relationship between both hard and soft skills and educators' ability to innovate, with a consequent improvement in performance. The study emphasizes the importance of fostering organizational learning and leveraging skill development to enhance educational innovation and adaptability within the contemporary academic landscape.