Changes are happening in the world we live in
and they are happening faster than we imagined.
and they are happening faster than we imagined.
From self-driving cars, to Artificial Intelligence
etc. these are no longer mere thoughts. Have you been paying attention to the
changes happening in your workplace and how they are affecting you? How has
your role evolved over the past one year or six months? Do you consider
yourself skilled for the jobs of the future? Do you even know what those
jobs might be?
etc. these are no longer mere thoughts. Have you been paying attention to the
changes happening in your workplace and how they are affecting you? How has
your role evolved over the past one year or six months? Do you consider
yourself skilled for the jobs of the future? Do you even know what those
jobs might be?
Skills to Thrive in 2020
The World Economic Forum reports that you need about ten skills to thrive in 2020. We’ve
done you the honors of listing 5 of them.
done you the honors of listing 5 of them.
1. Complex problem-solving
This
is likely going to be the most desired skill to have by 2020. Complex
problem-solving ability is the capacity ‘to solve ill-defined problems in complex,
real-world settings.’
is likely going to be the most desired skill to have by 2020. Complex
problem-solving ability is the capacity ‘to solve ill-defined problems in complex,
real-world settings.’
In
a nutshell, it’s about having the mental flexibility to solve problems we’ve
never seen before and being able to solve them in the shortest time. It’s about
being able to see the big picture, and move things around to make a difference.
a nutshell, it’s about having the mental flexibility to solve problems we’ve
never seen before and being able to solve them in the shortest time. It’s about
being able to see the big picture, and move things around to make a difference.
The
complex problem solving skill is not a skill that anyone is born with. It’s
something that gets honed over time and is built on a strong foundation of
critical and lateral thinking.
complex problem solving skill is not a skill that anyone is born with. It’s
something that gets honed over time and is built on a strong foundation of
critical and lateral thinking.
Did
you know that you can improve your problem solving skills by playing a lot of
video games?
you know that you can improve your problem solving skills by playing a lot of
video games?
Give
it a try!
it a try!
2. Critical thinking
Being
a critical thinker will still be a valued skill set in the next four years,
a critical thinker will still be a valued skill set in the next four years,
Critical
thinking involves a lot of logic and reasoning.
thinking involves a lot of logic and reasoning.
You
have to be able to use logic and reasoning to approach an issue or problem then
consider various solutions to the problem before you weigh up the pros and cons
of each approach.
have to be able to use logic and reasoning to approach an issue or problem then
consider various solutions to the problem before you weigh up the pros and cons
of each approach.
This
is definitely a skill you need to learn to take charge in 2020
is definitely a skill you need to learn to take charge in 2020
3. Creativity
With
the constant development of new products, new technologies and new ways of
working, employees are going to have to become more creative in order to
benefit from these changes.
the constant development of new products, new technologies and new ways of
working, employees are going to have to become more creative in order to
benefit from these changes.
Creativity
is predicted to become a key skill in the future, so before you dismiss
yourself as a ‘non-creative’ person, remember that creativity is not exclusive
to only artsy people. If you’re able to connect the dots and throw all the
ideas together to present something ‘new’, then you are a creative person.
is predicted to become a key skill in the future, so before you dismiss
yourself as a ‘non-creative’ person, remember that creativity is not exclusive
to only artsy people. If you’re able to connect the dots and throw all the
ideas together to present something ‘new’, then you are a creative person.
4. People management
Irrespective
of how many jobs get outdated and how advanced artificial intelligence becomes,
employees will always be a company’s most prized resource.
of how many jobs get outdated and how advanced artificial intelligence becomes,
employees will always be a company’s most prized resource.
Human
beings are more creative, better at reading each other, and able to bounce off
each other’s ideas and energy. However, being human also means that we get
demotivated and distracted. So it’s vital that you know how to motivate your
teams, maximise their productivity and respond to their needs.
beings are more creative, better at reading each other, and able to bounce off
each other’s ideas and energy. However, being human also means that we get
demotivated and distracted. So it’s vital that you know how to motivate your
teams, maximise their productivity and respond to their needs.
It
has a lot to do with emotional intelligence, knowing how to delegate, and
developing your own management style. This is definitely a top skill that you
will need in 2020.
has a lot to do with emotional intelligence, knowing how to delegate, and
developing your own management style. This is definitely a top skill that you
will need in 2020.
5. Judgement and decision-making
The ability to
make sound judgement calls and the knack for strong decision-making skills is a
sure skills needed to move up the ladder in 2020. considering the amount of
data that organisations can now amass, it is important to find actionable
insights, and use big data to inform business strategy and decisions. this means you need to start getting a whole lot more comfortable
with data.
make sound judgement calls and the knack for strong decision-making skills is a
sure skills needed to move up the ladder in 2020. considering the amount of
data that organisations can now amass, it is important to find actionable
insights, and use big data to inform business strategy and decisions. this means you need to start getting a whole lot more comfortable
with data.
Depending on the career sector and profession
you choose to work in, there could be very specific skills, abilities and
knowledge needed to do the job.
you choose to work in, there could be very specific skills, abilities and
knowledge needed to do the job.
These are the key employability skills – the
core skills that will make you effective at work, whatever job you do. You need
to develop them over time and take them with you as your career develops; think
of them as your passport to career success.
core skills that will make you effective at work, whatever job you do. You need
to develop them over time and take them with you as your career develops; think
of them as your passport to career success.
