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Future Skills

The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World
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Future Skills by Bernard Marr explores the essential skills needed to thrive in the rapidly changing modern workplace. Focusing on the impact of technological advancements, the book provides insights and strategies for developing competencies like critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. It's a practical guide aimed at helping individuals future-proof their careers in the ever-evolving world of business and entrepreneurship.
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You might enjoy this insightful read if you're keen on adapting to the ever-changing business landscape and want to acquire crucial skills for future success. Ideal for entrepreneurs and business professionals, it explores essential capabilities like emotional intelligence, complex problem-solving, and data literacy to help you stay ahead in your career.

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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-centred 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.

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Future Skills by Bernard Marr, positioned in the Business & Entrepreneurship category, explores crucial abilities needed for success in a rapidly evolving workplace landscape. Reviews praise its practical approach to skill development and foresight into technological advancements. The book is recognised for its comprehensive insights and applicability across various industries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119870401

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 272

About the Author

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.

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