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 collaboration
- Straightforward explanations of digital skills, like data literacy and cyber-threat awareness
- Ways 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.
Table of Contents
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
