What are the Future Ready competency
It’s that time of year again when people start looking forward to trends and forecasts for the year ahead of them.
For those of us
who work in the field of talent development, one of the most exciting
developments we are seeing the emergence of a new set of competencies that are
crucial for Workplace success which are called the Future ready
competency.
These
competencies enable individuals to thrive in the digital age and enhance their
future readiness.
Following are
the five competencies that we have identified to be critical:
1. Integrative
Thinking – In the book titled “The Opposable
Mind,” Consultant Roger Martin introduces the notion of Integrative Thinking
for the first time. Rather than selecting between two competing concepts, he
described Integrative Thinking as “the capacity to confront constructively the
tension of opposing ideas and develop a creative solution to the tension in the
shape of a new thought that comprises parts of both opposing ideas but is
superior to both.”
Integrative
Thinking enables willingness to learn from other people’s views, even if they
differ from our own. This mentality will enable solving complex problems by
evaluating the merits of competing models from several angles.
2. Learning
Agility – As the workplace has been upended,
business models have changed, and technology and sectors have shifted, the
desire and capacity to continue learning throughout career is more crucial than
ever. Employees today must be learning agile in order to adapt to new company
strategies, collaborate across cultures, manage virtual teams, and take on new
responsibilities.
Knowing how to
learn – knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do — is the essence of
learning agility. It’s about taking what you’ve learned and applying it in new
ways, as well as adjusting to new situations and possibilities. Remember, It’s
never too early (or too late) to improve your ability to learn.
3. Adaptive
Mindset – In today’s world of
technological upheaval, the ability to embrace change to improve and innovate
is crucial. When faced with adversity, an adaptable attitude performs well. It
sees challenging situations as chances to innovate and develop, rather than as
obstacles to overcome. A growing body of evidence indicates that employees who
model adaptable mindsets help to create cultures that react favorably to
change, seizing the possibilities it provides while also seeking out others.
4. Empathic
Communication – The manner in which we
interact with people has an impact on the overall quality of everyone’s
lives—as well as our ability to achieve outcomes. Empathic communication
is all about paying close attention to another person’s emotions and views
while listening with your heart that is free from judgment. The formation of an
emotional connection occurs when you make someone feel seen, listened to, and
valued. And once that link has been established, communication will have a
considerably greater effect.
5. Storytelling – The practice of blending truth and fiction to explain
something to your audience is known as storytelling. Some tales are true, while
others are inflated or made up to better express the central point. We all
relate to Stories, they help to clarify complicated ideas and make complex
messages more understandable. Stories inspire, persuade and drive people by
tapping into their emotions and revealing both the good and the terrible and,
ultimately, motivate action, especially when people across the globe are
overwhelmed with data.
The top rising
talents listed in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs study states that
professionals turn to strengthen their competencies that highlight the human
factor in order to face the challenges of the new world
Thus, It is
important for employees to Rediscover, Reassess & Re-quip themselves with
the essential competencies to face the challenges of the 21st-century world
that is globally active, digitally transforming, collaboratively moving
forward, and creatively progressing.
The Changes is an Organization Development
consulting firm that aims to build culture & competencies that are vital
for success in today’s VUCA World.
Comments
Post a Comment