The Brand NEW Book from Bernard Marr, bestselling author behind Business Trends in Practice - Winner of Business Book of the Year 2022. Future-proof yourself and develop critical skills for the digital future The working world has changed dramatically in the last twenty years and it's going to continue to transform at an even faster pace. How can the average professional stay afloat in an ocean of constant change and technological revolution? In Future Skills: The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World bestselling author and futurist Bernard Marr delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how you can prepare yourself for the digital future of work. You'll learn which skills will be in the highest demand, why they'll command a premium price, and how to develop them. You'll also find: Strategies for improving human-centered skills, like teamwork and collaborationStraightforward explanations of digital skills, like data literacy and cyber-threat awarenessWays to make yourself an indispensable component of future firms, and practical tips for continuous improvement A can't-miss book for every working professional seeking not just to survive – but to thrive – in the coming years, Future Skills belongs in the libraries of company leaders, managers, human resources professionals, educators, and anyone else with an interest in the future of work and how humanity fits within it.
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Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Digital Literacy 5 Chapter 2 Data Literacy 23 Chapter 3 Technical Skills 39 Chapter 4 Digital Threat Awareness 49 Chapter 5 Critical Thinking 65 Chapter 6 Judgment and Complex Decision- Making 79 Chapter 7 Emotional Intelligence and Empathy 89 Chapter 8 Creativity 99 Chapter 9 Collaboration and Working in Teams 109 Chapter 10 Interpersonal Communication 119 Chapter 11 Working in Gigs 131 Chapter 12 Adaptability and Flexibility 143 Chapter 13 Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Consciousness 153 Chapter 14 Ethical Awareness 163 Chapter 15 Leadership Skills 173 Chapter 16 Brand of “You” and Networking 189 Chapter 17 Time Management 199 Chapter 18 Curiosity and Continual Learning 209 Chapter 19 Embracing and Celebrating Change 221 Chapter 20 Looking After Yourself 233 Final Words 249 About the Author 253 Index 255
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Develop Critical Skills In The New World Of Work Future Skills: The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World is an indispensable handbook for anyone seeking to prepare themselves for the future of work. In this book, you’ll discover the skillsets that companies and employers will value tomorrow—so you can prepare today. From data literacy to teamwork and collaboration, Bernard Marr dives deep into the skills that can’t or won’t be automated. He offers strategies and tips for improving your capabilities in these areas so you can avoid feeling overtaken by technology. You’ll learn which competencies will be in high demand, why they’ll be sold at a premium, and how to acquire them efficiently and effectively. A must-read resource for professionals, employees, business owners, executives, managers, human resources professionals, educators, and anyone else interested in the future of work and our place within it, Future Skills is the one-stop reference you need to future-proof your resumé and work toolset and ensure you can surf the digital wave, rather than be swept up in it.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781119870401
Publisert
2022-07-21
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
499 gr
Høyde
226 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
272
Forfatter
Biographical note
BERNARD MARR is an internationally bestselling author, keynote speaker, and strategic advisor to some of the world’s most influential companies and governments. He is an expert on topics as varied as future trends, business skills, artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain. He has a regular column in Forbes and is the CEO of Bernard Marr & Co.