As new technologies automate or eliminate routine tasks in the workplace, the need for critical-thinking and leadership skills will become increasingly more important. In order to stay relevant, employees must leverage human intelligence in a way that delivers value in the workplace and future-proofs their careers. In this session, learn to recognize key emerging technologies impacting business today and discover critical competencies to ensure your company’s future success.
9. Strategies to manage skills gap
Retrain
existing
employees
Source: World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs Report 2018
1Hire new
staff with
new skills
2Automate
tasks
completely
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10. “… those
most in need
of reskilling and
upskilling
are least likely
to receive such
training.”
Source: World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs Report 2018
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Human skills
• Creativity, originality and initiative
• Emotional intelligence
• Leadership and social influence
• Reasoning, problem-solving and
ideation
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Complex problem-solving
16. Blockchain
Source: Gartner, 2018
Digital Twin
Innovation
Trigger
Peak of
Inflated
Expectations
Trough of
Disillusionment
Slope of
Enlightenment
Plateau of
Productivity
TIME
EXPECTATIONS
Gartner Hype Cycle
Deep learning
Biochips
Smart Workspace
Brain-Computer Interface
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Smart Robots
Deep Neural Network ASICs
AI PaaS
Quantum Computing
5G
Volumetric Displays
Conversational AI Platform
Autonomous Driving Level 5
Edge AI
Blockchain for Data Security
Neuromorphic Hardware
Human Augmentation
Knowledge Graphs
4D Printing
Artificial General Intelligence
Silicon Anode Batteries
Virtual Assistants
IoT Platform
Carbon Nanotube
Connected Home
Autonomous Driving Level 4
Mixed Reality
Augmented
Reality
Self-Healing System Technology
17. Megatrends for the profession 2018
Software as
a Service*
Cognitive Expert Advisors (AI)
Blockchain
Big Data
and Analytics*
Source: CPA.com hype curve from Gartner and other sources
Machine Learning
Virtual Assistants
Innovation
Trigger
Peak of
Inflated
Expectations
Trough of
Disillusionment
Slope of
Enlightenment
Plateau of
Productivity
TIME
EXPECTATIONS
18. Future-proofing the profession
• Resource center
• 3 certificate programs
• Conferences
Cybersecurity
• Thought leadership
• Podcasts and videos
• Certificate and
micro-badge programs
• AR experiences
Blockchain
• Thought leadership
• Podcasts and videos
• Targeted learning
programs
• Conference sessions
Finance transformation
RPA
• Podcasts and videos
• Certificate
programs
• Learning labs
• Podcasts and videos
• 6 certificate programs
• Learning labs
Data analytics
21. Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
VR Escape Room for COSO Reinforcement Learning
VR Escape Room with
drop zones for
interactive objects that
should be associated
with various areas of
the COSO framework.
Designed as an
immersive learning
reinforcement exercise
with built-in
gamification.
23. VR Learning Program with DHG
Designed to enhance engagement during their SOAR training conference July 29, 2018
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VR headset for individuals to
wear during learning
exercises focused on critical
thinking skills.
Learning experience
projected on screen for
engagement with audience of
300 DHG staff.
DHG provided internal SME
input & facilitation to ensure
we generated the most
relevant, firm-centric learning
experience.
24. VR Learning Program with Top 20 Accounting Firm
Designed to enhance engagement during their training conference of 300 staff in their
Risk Advisory Services practice.
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25. video views and podcast downloads
since October 2017.
>4M
aicpa-cima.com/human-intelligence
26. Sparking interest: Digital Mindset pack
Human intelligence Data analytics Robotic process automation Blockchain
27. All digital learning works on mobile:
• On demand
• Webcasts
• Virtual conferences
Mobile