Top 16 Essential Soft Skills For The Future of Work

1. TOP 16 ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK

2. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved TOP 16 ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK The workplace of the future will include more automation of repetitive tasks – but that means we will need distinctly human skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration more than ever. Find out which skills you should cultivate to thrive in the new world of work.

3. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved As artificial intelligence and robots continue to share work with us, almost every job is going to change – and the pace of that change will continue to accelerate as we further enter the fourth industrial revolution. But with the newest wave of technology, work will become more, not less, human. Workplaces will automate manual, repetitive tasks that can be automated, but people will still be critical for the tasks that rely on distinctly human skills that computers can’t yet replicate. The people who will be most successful in the workplace of the future will be those who cultivate soft skills that relate to how you think, work, and relate to other people.

4. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved Here are the top 16 essential soft skills you should focus on acquiring and improving so you can thrive in the future world of work: 1. Critical Thinking – The ability to find trustworthy data, and use it to make decisions 2. Judgment and Complex Decision Making – Understanding the wider impact of decisions 3. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Empathy – The ability to be aware of and control your emotions and the emotions of others

5. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved 4. Creativity – The ability to imagine, dream, and generate new ideas 5. Collaboration and Teamwork – Integrating and working well with others 6. Interpersonal Communication Skills – Being able to listen, understand, and convey your ideas

6. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved 7. Working in Gigs – Navigating the gig economy (the flexible work environment of the future) 8. Adaptability and Flexibility – Having an adaptable mindset and being open to shifts in the workplace 9. Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Consciousness – Having an awareness of diversity and the fact that workplaces and societies are becoming more diverse, and being able to relate to others and work effectively with others from different backgrounds

7. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved 10. Ethical Awareness – Understanding the ethical implications of work and technology on customers, employees, and other stakeholders (including the environment) 11. Leadership – Excelling in leading groups (at the top of an organization, as well as throughout the company) 12. Managing the Brand of YOU and Networking – Building relationships, growing your network, and maintaining your online and offline reputation

8. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved 13. Time Management – Becoming more effective and efficient in how we work 14. Curiosity and Continuous Learning – Maintaining a growth mindset and ensuring we continue to learn and grow, personally and professionally 15. Embracing and Celebrating Change – Being able to accept and manage changes as they come up in the workplace 16. Looking After Yourself – Finding work-life balance and taking care of your physical and mental health

9. © 2021 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved Want to learn more about how you can prepare yourself to thrive in the workplace of the future? Visit my blog or check out my new book, Future Skills: The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World. To stay on top of the latest on the latest business and tech trends, make sure to subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

10. © 2021 Bernard Marr , Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchains, and the Internet of Things. LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that reaches millions of readers.

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