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Foundation skills for tomorrow’s talent
Foundation skills for tomorrow’s talent
With most people spending a third of their adult life at work, it is important for organisations to always stay on top of rapid and significant changes that affect how we work. These may involve changes to technology and continuous advancements in artificial intelligence.
Yes, organisations are legally and morally expected to adapt to all this change for the benefits of the organisation and employees, however, is it clear what specific skills employees are expected to have in order to adapt to these changes themselves in the future of their work?
In a recent survey conducted by McKinsey Global Institute, they conducted a survey of over 18,000 people across 15 countries to find out what specific skills tomorrow’s workers will require. Their research identified 56 foundational skills that will help employees thrive in the future of work:
Digital:
Digital fluency and citizenship
Digital literacy
Digital learning
Digital collaboration
Digital ethics
Software use and development
Programming literacy
Data analysis and statistics
Computational and algorithmic thinking
Understanding digital systems
Data literacy
Smart systems
Cyber security literacy
Tech translation and enablement
Cognitive skills:
Critical thinking
Structured problem solving
Logical reasoning
Understanding biases
Seeking relevant information
Planning and ways of working
Work-plan development
Time management and prioritisation
Agile thinking
Communication
Storytelling and public speaking
Asking the right questions
Synthesising messages
Active listening
Mental flexibility
Creativity and imagination
Translating knowledge to different contexts
Adopting a different perspective
Adaptability
Ability to learn
Interpersonal:
Mobilising systems
Rolemodeling
Win-win negotiations
Crafting an inspiring vision
Organisational awareness
Developing relationships
Empathy
Inspiring trust
Humility
Sociability
Teamwork effectiveness
Fostering inclusiveness
Motivating different personalities
Resolving conflicts
Collaboration
Coaching
Empowering
Self-leadership:
Self-awareness and self-management
Understanding own emotions and triggers
Self-control and regulation
Understanding own strengths
Integrity
Self-motivation and wellness
Self-confidence
Entrepreneurship
Courage and risk-taking
Driving change and innovation
Energy, passion, and optimism
Breaking orthodoxes
Goals achievement
Ownership and decisiveness
Achievement orientation
Grit and persistence
Coping with uncertainty
Self-development
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