“Being future-ready means knowing your value, owning your story, and having a resume that proves it.”
The Four Core “C” of the future workplace
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
The way we work is changing fast, and there is only one thing about “the future of work” that we can be sure of – nobody can predict precisely how it will be shaped. Following some socio-economical futurists, we can agree that we are living in an ongoing 4th industrial revolution, where new discoveries are popping up every day. As a consequence, the main megatrends that businesses are confronted with these days are the following:
- Radically shifting customer demands
- Lightning-fast advances in technology
- The innovative, purpose-driven nature of new generations in the market
On top of that, each one of us is being faced with two main trends that affected the psychology of work over the past few years:
- The accelerating pace of change in the way work gets done.
- A slow and painful recovery from one of the worst health and economic crises in living memory.
How the 4th industrial revolution is changing work?
According to McKinsey Global Institute, 30% of the US workforce will have to switch to new occupations by 2030. At the same time, it is predicted that by 2030 we can expect a shortfall of skilled workers equal to 21% of the global workforce (Korn Ferry). OECD claims that robots will take 66 million jobs from humans, and according to World Economic Forum AI may deliver up to 58 million new jobs…
How can you future-proof your skillset?
In a fast-changing world, we need to adapt as employees and business owners to constantly demonstrate the value we provide. With so many unknowns, it is not easy to make solid career changes today, even though we know that new skills are going to be necessary for the future of work.
So in order to be ready for the future, we have to consider new opportunities that are coming, not the ones that have gone.
Step 1 Put yourself in the driver’s seat
- Start with self-awareness. List all your strengths and weaknesses. Go beyond your own line of sight and ask others for feedback. This way you’ll gain awareness of your sweets spots, as well as your blind spots. Knowing that you’re great at something offers hope and an opportunity to capitalize on our talents in that market. Understanding your limitations and opportunities to grow will guide your growth mindset to invest time, energy, and money in the right things.
- Take a good, research-based look at the big picture. Your industry, sector, profession, etc. – what are the trends that bring you opportunities to grow and what potential threads you or others predict that can impact your growth, financial stability, or main source of income.
- Make a plan, and remain flexible and adaptable.
Remember that the best approach to career decisions is by capitalizing on our talents to provide value in the market. The market is changing, and so we grow.
Source: Beata Strzałka– Entrepreneur | Management Consultant & Trainer | Life & Business Strengths-based Coach | Lifebook Leader | Wellbeing Enthusiast