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And the idea that you need to develop a growth mindset at a personal level to adapt to a rapidly changing world of work is something I’ve been working on for a year+ now, and this abstract includes a good checklist to consider your progress.
1. See difficulties as a chance to grow. Embrace interdisciplinary education and work opportunities.
2. Prepare for career transitions by making yourself more adaptable.
3. Practice good communication and hone your listening skills. Build and participate in diverse teams.
4. Focus on developing skills that machines lack, and consider how machines might augment your capabilities.
5. Nurture capabilities like curiosity, problem-solving, empathy, and love of learning, as well as more narrow capabilities, like knowledge of a certain type of technology.
6. Utilize your working years for consistent reinvention, learning, and opportunities to develop and practice new skills.
7. Take an active role in charting your path forward. Learn and practice new skills and capabilities. Seek new job opportunities, even if you’re happy with your current employment.
So very helpful on a personal level, even if some parts of the abstract were slightly dry in places.