What is the fine-grained topic of the following text: The perceived absence of hard evidence to substantiate the claims of partnering enthusiasts has encouraged under investment in the so-called “soft” skills and processes, with incentive structures directing greater attention to areas of activity that are more tangible and more easily measured, in response to short-term political and other exigencies - local to global. Only return the topic.
Underinvestment in "soft" skills and processes due to lack of tangible evidence and measurement issues.