The way we work is changing and, with it, the skills that teams need to grow. Technologies such as AI have a lot to do with this evolution and it is necessary to develop new skills that add value to the business in order not to be left behind.
Talking about skills of the future implies understanding the intelligent combination of technical and human competencies. Let’s take a look at the ones that will be increasingly relevant:
The hard future skills that will lead the way
Technical skills are not exclusive to technological profiles. Any professional who uses digital tools, works with data or participates in automated processes needs to develop key technical competencies such as:
- To understand the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on the workplace.
- Interpret dashboards, predictive data or AI-generated content to extract business-valuable insights.
- Integrate different digital tools in daily tasks to gain efficiency, and combine them with human judgment.
- Use AI assistants consciously, knowing their limits and capabilities.
- Apply principles of privacy, digital security and ethics in the use of technology.
- Identify opportunities through the conscious use of technology.
Soft skills of the future that are more important than ever before
Soft skills, better known as power skills are of essential relevance in the new era of AI. Because there are human skills that technology cannot easily replace, such as empathy or emotional intelligence.
The soft skills of the future include:
- Communication and active listening skills. Conveying thoughts or ideas with clarity, empathy and building trust is essential in any industry. A good communicator knows how to express arguments with coherence and persuasiveness, and inspire his or her listeners.
- Critical thinking. It is essential to have people who have the ability to analyze situations, identify challenges and find effective solutions to problems. This skill makes it easier to streamline processes, make complex decisions and prioritize some issues over others.
- Adaptability and change management. A highly relevant skill of the future. Companies are looking for people capable of moving with agility in uncertain environments, facing new challenges, processes or technologies, while maintaining productivity and focus.
- Inclusive and transversal leadership (future leaders skills). Having the ability to influence teams without hierarchies, guiding others with clarity, motivating in hybrid environments and assuming diversity as a strength. This type of leadership is not authoritarian: coherence, listening and vision are the priority.
- Constant learning. In a market where tools evolve rapidly, active curiosity and a willingness to keep learning are essential traits. This skill is essential in organizations where a learning culture is established.
Does your team have these relevant future skills? People development starts with mapping the skills needed for your business and continues with talent skills assessment.Shall we get started?
