Keynote Address:
Careers without borders
By Rasheed Adegoke
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TRUE LIFE STORY:
A young Kaduna boy
looks for opportunities
in Lagos…
Looking for a job
today?
An Exploration of the
Changing Ages…
1
EXPLORATION OF THE CHANGING AGES
FROM HUNTER-GATHERERS TO THE DIGITAL PRESENT
Information Conceptual
Conceptual
Age
Wealth originates from
creativity and social
engagement
Selling the fruits of your
creativity and social
intelligence
Emphasis on virtual trusted
communities
Work done in 24-hour
cycles
Promotes the idea of mass
personalization
Thrives on sustainability
Transition
THE
FUTURE
IS
NOW!!!
Understanding the
digital shift…
Acceleration
Acceleration
Acceleration
Acceleration
Cloud Big Data
Cyber
Security
Mobility
Social
Media
IoT
Narrow AI
(ANI)
Present
Future
Internet
of
Everything
Augmented/Blended/Virtual
Reality
(Metaverse)
Robotics
(3D
Printing,
Self-driving
cars,
etc)
New
Computing
Architectures
(+Software-Defined
Everything)
Strong
Artificial
Intelligence
(AGI
&
ASI)
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVERS
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE ENABLERS OF CHANGE
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Facebook
Most popular media owner
Owns NO contents
Uber
The world’s largest taxi
company
Owns NO Taxis
airbnb
World’s largest
accommodation provider
Owns No Real estate
Skype & WeChat
World’s largest phone companies
Owns NO Telco Infrastructure
Alibaba
The world’s most valuable
retailer
Owns NO inventory
Netflix
World’s largest movie house
Owns NO Cinemas
SocietyOne
World’s fastest growing bank
Owns NO actual money
Apple & Google
World’s largest Software
vendors
Owns “NO” Apps
THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
A NEW REALITY – FOR PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES
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0
EDUCATION/LEARNING IS EVOLVING..
BLENDED LEARNING IS HERE TO STAY…
1
1
HOW WE EXPERIENCE THE WORLD IS ALSO EVOLVING
MIXED REALITY AND THE MOVE TOWARDS THE METAVERSE…
The impact of evolving
Change on Jobs…
1
4
DOES DIGITALIZATION LEAD TO JOB LOSS
HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT AFFECT JOBS?
New technology demands new skills
• New technologies often times creates new jobs
and expands rather than contract job
opportunities.
• However, they also often lead to structural
unemployment as they demand new skills and
those workers that are unable to make the
shift are left behind
Automation can replace humans
• Automation (factory line, AI & Intelligent
Agents, robotic automation) can indeed replace
humans in repetitive jobs.
• However, they often also improve productivity
and therefore enable the businesses to expand
and create new job categories in sales, service,
logistics, customer care, etc.
• Increased productivity often leads to improved
conditions of service for the remaining or
expanded workforce.
1
5
HOW JOBS EVOLVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE
A LOOK AT SOME OF THE TRENDS
Some new jobs:
• Content Producers
• FB Advertisers & marketers
• FB App Developers
Some new jobs:
• Ride providers
• Drivers
• Delivery operators (UberEats)
Some new jobs:
• Accomodation/Experience
operators
• Experience managers
Some new jobs:
• Tele-support & Tele-sales
• These tools have also
enabled Remote work style
Some new jobs:
• Global SMEs
• Distribution/delivery
logistics
• Warehouse operators
Some new jobs:
• Content producers
• Contract drafting and
review lawyers
Some new jobs:
• Virtual advisor, consultant
and agents
• Fintech App developers
Some new jobs:
• Content producers
• Customer care and device
support
• Digital marketers
1
6
Engaging the Future:
How ready are you?…
1
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HOW READY ARE WE?
HOW READY IS NIGERIA AND AFRICA FOR THE NEW AGE?
The Good News
• Access to digital communication technology is
widespread and expanding – thanks to wireless
infrastructure.
• Nigeria (& Africa) is recognized as a frontier and
remains of interest to investors.
• Nigeria (& Africa)’s population is young and
ambitious.
• Natural resource base that can drive industrial
growth.
What remains to be done
• Invest in education and healthcare infrastructure
to skill up the young population and keep them
healthy
• Increase broadband penetration and bring down
costs.
• Improve electricity & transportation
infrastructure.
• Create right policies to enable “waiting
investments” flow in to create employment.
• Strengthen property rights (including IP)
• Fix security and Justice systems
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Learn to gain Competence
Be a continuous learner either to deepen what
you already know or learn something new.
Your competence is the foundation for all
success after all “God made knowledge our only
superiority above other beings”
1
Build a Positive Image
Consciously build a positive image. This starts
with INTEGRITY but also covers all your other
attitude (soft competencies like hard work). A
positive image opens doors.
2
Nurture and Grow Network
Expand your network but nurture your existing
network also. Balance your network to include
mentors, peers and mentees.
3
Competence
Grace
Grace is divine. It is a magnifier of outcomes. Some
call it Luck or Good fortune. The golden rule is “be
good & good fortune will follow you”. Remember to
stay prepared so when luck comes, you can grab it!
4
HOW READY ARE YOU?
CIN+G TRIANGLE: THE FORMULA YOU NEED FOR SUCCESS
Keynote -  careers without borders

Keynote - careers without borders

  • 1.
    Keynote Address: Careers withoutborders By Rasheed Adegoke
  • 2.
    2 TRUE LIFE STORY: Ayoung Kaduna boy looks for opportunities in Lagos…
  • 3.
    Looking for ajob today?
  • 4.
    An Exploration ofthe Changing Ages… 1
  • 5.
    EXPLORATION OF THECHANGING AGES FROM HUNTER-GATHERERS TO THE DIGITAL PRESENT Information Conceptual
  • 6.
    Conceptual Age Wealth originates from creativityand social engagement Selling the fruits of your creativity and social intelligence Emphasis on virtual trusted communities Work done in 24-hour cycles Promotes the idea of mass personalization Thrives on sustainability Transition THE FUTURE IS NOW!!!
  • 7.
  • 8.
    Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration Cloud Big Data Cyber Security Mobility Social Media IoT NarrowAI (ANI) Present Future Internet of Everything Augmented/Blended/Virtual Reality (Metaverse) Robotics (3D Printing, Self-driving cars, etc) New Computing Architectures (+Software-Defined Everything) Strong Artificial Intelligence (AGI & ASI) DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVERS THE PRESENT AND FUTURE ENABLERS OF CHANGE
  • 9.
    9 Facebook Most popular mediaowner Owns NO contents Uber The world’s largest taxi company Owns NO Taxis airbnb World’s largest accommodation provider Owns No Real estate Skype & WeChat World’s largest phone companies Owns NO Telco Infrastructure Alibaba The world’s most valuable retailer Owns NO inventory Netflix World’s largest movie house Owns NO Cinemas SocietyOne World’s fastest growing bank Owns NO actual money Apple & Google World’s largest Software vendors Owns “NO” Apps THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION A NEW REALITY – FOR PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES
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    1 1 HOW WE EXPERIENCETHE WORLD IS ALSO EVOLVING MIXED REALITY AND THE MOVE TOWARDS THE METAVERSE…
  • 13.
    The impact ofevolving Change on Jobs…
  • 14.
    1 4 DOES DIGITALIZATION LEADTO JOB LOSS HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT AFFECT JOBS? New technology demands new skills • New technologies often times creates new jobs and expands rather than contract job opportunities. • However, they also often lead to structural unemployment as they demand new skills and those workers that are unable to make the shift are left behind Automation can replace humans • Automation (factory line, AI & Intelligent Agents, robotic automation) can indeed replace humans in repetitive jobs. • However, they often also improve productivity and therefore enable the businesses to expand and create new job categories in sales, service, logistics, customer care, etc. • Increased productivity often leads to improved conditions of service for the remaining or expanded workforce.
  • 15.
    1 5 HOW JOBS EVOLVEIN THE DIGITAL AGE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE TRENDS Some new jobs: • Content Producers • FB Advertisers & marketers • FB App Developers Some new jobs: • Ride providers • Drivers • Delivery operators (UberEats) Some new jobs: • Accomodation/Experience operators • Experience managers Some new jobs: • Tele-support & Tele-sales • These tools have also enabled Remote work style Some new jobs: • Global SMEs • Distribution/delivery logistics • Warehouse operators Some new jobs: • Content producers • Contract drafting and review lawyers Some new jobs: • Virtual advisor, consultant and agents • Fintech App developers Some new jobs: • Content producers • Customer care and device support • Digital marketers
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    Engaging the Future: Howready are you?…
  • 18.
    1 8 HOW READY AREWE? HOW READY IS NIGERIA AND AFRICA FOR THE NEW AGE? The Good News • Access to digital communication technology is widespread and expanding – thanks to wireless infrastructure. • Nigeria (& Africa) is recognized as a frontier and remains of interest to investors. • Nigeria (& Africa)’s population is young and ambitious. • Natural resource base that can drive industrial growth. What remains to be done • Invest in education and healthcare infrastructure to skill up the young population and keep them healthy • Increase broadband penetration and bring down costs. • Improve electricity & transportation infrastructure. • Create right policies to enable “waiting investments” flow in to create employment. • Strengthen property rights (including IP) • Fix security and Justice systems
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    19 Learn to gainCompetence Be a continuous learner either to deepen what you already know or learn something new. Your competence is the foundation for all success after all “God made knowledge our only superiority above other beings” 1 Build a Positive Image Consciously build a positive image. This starts with INTEGRITY but also covers all your other attitude (soft competencies like hard work). A positive image opens doors. 2 Nurture and Grow Network Expand your network but nurture your existing network also. Balance your network to include mentors, peers and mentees. 3 Competence Grace Grace is divine. It is a magnifier of outcomes. Some call it Luck or Good fortune. The golden rule is “be good & good fortune will follow you”. Remember to stay prepared so when luck comes, you can grab it! 4 HOW READY ARE YOU? CIN+G TRIANGLE: THE FORMULA YOU NEED FOR SUCCESS