10 Life Changing Skills

The landscape of work is undergoing a profound transformation, unmistakably ushering in the era of the fourth Industrial Revolution. This evolving world promises not only fresh prospects but also novel challenges. Consequently, some businesses and job roles will fade into obscurity, while others will undergo enduring metamorphoses. In response to this dynamic shift, this book is poised to guide readers in adapting to the evolving reality.

The book serves as a compass, steering readers towards the acquisition and effective utilization of twenty-first-century skills essential in their respective careers and professions. Its primary aim is to arm professionals with indispensable abilities, encompassing creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and design thinking, among others. These competencies are the linchpin that ensures their relevance in an ever-mutating business environment.

The three preceding Industrial Revolutions (3IRs) predominantly engendered blue-collar and white-collar jobs, characterized by the execution of instructions, adherence to authority, and adherence to well-established systems and protocols. Today, we find ourselves at the heart of the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), often referred to as Industry 4.0. This revolution is birthing “green-collar” jobs, which necessitate individuals to “think, reflect, and act.”

To foster these aptitudes and excel in these green-collar roles, it is paramount for professionals to cultivate a set of ten transformative skills, namely:

1. Creativity
2. Innovation
3. Critical Thinking
4. Framing the Right Questions
5. Smart Problem-Solving
6. Lifelong Learning
7. Storytelling
8. Influence Without Authority
9. Humanness
10. Entrepreneurial Spirit

This book serves as a guide, introducing readers to these invaluable skills, which they can wield in their professional endeavors, enabling them to navigate the evolving landscape with dexterity and success.