The Top 10 Skills For The Future Of Work

Combined with my love for innovation and business future thinking, I wrote todays post about the skills for the next decade.

1. Creativity: As automation and machine learning take over routine tasks, humans will need to tap into their creativity to come up with innovative solutions to problems.

2. Critical thinking: With an abundance of data and information available, the ability to analyze and make sense of it will be a highly valued skill.

3. Emotional Intelligence: In a world where machines and robots are becoming more prevalent, the ability to understand and empathize with others will be more important than ever.

4. Adaptability: With rapid advancements in technology and changing market conditions, the ability to adapt quickly and learn new skills will be a crucial skill.

5. Complex problem-solving: As businesses face increasingly complex problems, the ability to break them down and find solutions will be an important skill.

6. Resilience: In an ever-changing and unpredictable world, resilience is what will help individuals and organizations bounce back from setbacks and challenges.

7. Interpersonal communication: As technology continues to change how we communicate, the ability to communicate effectively with others will remain a valuable skill.

8. Leadership: With remote work becoming more common, the ability to lead and manage teams virtually will be essential.

9. Tech-savviness: As technology continues to advance, individuals who can stay up-to-date with the latest tools and trends will be in high demand.

10. Data analysis: With the increasing importance of data in decision-making, the ability to extract insights and make data-driven decisions will be a valuable skill.

No it is not a recipe for the best job of the future, but it might give you a way better chance to get you the best job. Stay relevant. Continue your development.

Arjen van Berkum

Arjen van Berkum is a columnist, keynote speaker and motivator, with an eye for business ecosystems, innovation and disruption. In addition to his work as technology and contract management evangelist, he is a visiting lecturer at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).