Read or listen offline
Recommendation
COVID-19 caught most of the business world off-guard, and many continue to struggle with how to proceed in the face of the sweeping changes the global pandemic has wrought. According to business consultant Jeff Schwartz, COVID accelerated trends reshaping the future of work. Whether you are an individual worker wondering how increased automation might affect your employment or a business leader looking to protect your company and employees in this rapidly evolving environment, Schwartz’s realist perspective and practical recommendations will help you embrace new solutions and mind-sets.
Take-Aways
About the Authors
Senior partner at Deloitte Consulting Jeff Schwartz is a global adviser and thought leader regarding the future of work. Suzanne Riss is an award-winning journalist.
Comment on this summary or 开始讨论
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.