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Future Skills

The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World

Marr, Bernard

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1. Edition July 2022
272 Pages, Hardcover
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ISBN: 978-1-119-87040-1
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The Brand NEW Book from Bernard Marr, bestselling author behind Business Trends in Practice - Winner of Business Book of the Year 2022.

Future-proof yourself and develop critical skills for the digital future

The working world has changed dramatically in the last twenty years and it's going to continue to transform at an even faster pace. How can the average professional stay afloat in an ocean of constant change and technological revolution?

In Future Skills: The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World bestselling author and futurist Bernard Marr delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how you can prepare yourself for the digital future of work. You'll learn which skills will be in the highest demand, why they'll command a premium price, and how to develop them. You'll also find:
* Strategies for improving human-centered skills, like teamwork and collaboration
* Straightforward explanations of digital skills, like data literacy and cyber-threat awareness
* Ways to make yourself an indispensable component of future firms, and practical tips for continuous improvement

A can't-miss book for every working professional seeking not just to survive - but to thrive - in the coming years, Future Skills belongs in the libraries of company leaders, managers, human resources professionals, educators, and anyone else with an interest in the future of work and how humanity fits within it.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Digital Literacy 5

Chapter 2 Data Literacy 23

Chapter 3 Technical Skills 39

Chapter 4 Digital Threat Awareness 49

Chapter 5 Critical Thinking 65

Chapter 6 Judgment and Complex Decision- Making 79

Chapter 7 Emotional Intelligence and Empathy 89

Chapter 8 Creativity 99

Chapter 9 Collaboration and Working in Teams 109

Chapter 10 Interpersonal Communication 119

Chapter 11 Working in Gigs 131

Chapter 12 Adaptability and Flexibility 143

Chapter 13 Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Consciousness 153

Chapter 14 Ethical Awareness 163

Chapter 15 Leadership Skills 173

Chapter 16 Brand of "You" and Networking 189

Chapter 17 Time Management 199

Chapter 18 Curiosity and Continual Learning 209

Chapter 19 Embracing and Celebrating Change 221

Chapter 20 Looking After Yourself 233

Final Words 249

About the Author 253

Index 255
BERNARD MARR is an internationally bestselling author, keynote speaker, and strategic advisor to some of the world's most influential companies and governments. He is an expert on topics as varied as future trends, business skills, artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain. He has a regular column in Forbes and is the CEO of Bernard Marr & Co.

B. Marr, Advanced Performance Institute, Buckinghamshire, UK