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Create Power Skills to be future-proof

Research from McKinsey Global Institute finds that no matter the sector, occupation, or geographical region, every employee needs a foundational set of power skills that allow them to:

  • Add value beyond what can be done by automated systems and intelligent machines
  • Operate in digital environment
  • Continually adapt to new ways of working and new technologies

Udemy data shows a triple-digits growth in categories like office productivity, leadership and management, and personal growth over the past month.

They see as the top 4 surging skills 2021

  1. communication & teamwork skills: Assertiveness. Facilitation. Team building. Business writing. Critical Thinking.

Therefore be intentional about your energy. Realize that your mood is contagious, even on camera. Create the best mindset before you begin your video call.

  1. Leadership & management skills: D&I. OKR. Strategic thinking. Problem solving. Management coaching.

Therefore leaders shall create a culture where employees feel they can bring their whole and unique selves to the workplace and develop strategies to define meaning at work, and the team’s sense of purpose.

  1. Productivity & collaboration skills: Computer skills. Time management. Windows 10. SharePoint. PowerPoint.
  2. Personal development & wellness skills: English language. Interior design. Music theory. Piano. Fitness.

With the right skills, opportunities are unlimited – why waiting any longer to start your journey?