As I sat down to write this blog, I thought to myself…What’s been going on the world? I wanted to expand beyond just L&D, talent, tech, or politics. Really, think about what skills to work on from a holistic point of view. So, without further ado, here’s my countdown of top 5 durable skills to grow by the end of 2023. 5. Creative Thinking According to Adobe’s website, their annual conference, Adobe Summit, drew in more than 40k people--with more than 10,000 people attending in-person and 30,000 attending online. If you’re not familiar with the Adobe Summit, the purpose is to “…explore new trends and innovations, expand your skills, and learn from the brands forging the future of experience-led growth.” This conference had one of the highest attendance rates in the United States in 2023. I believe this reflects our appreciation and dedication to valuing innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation across multiple sectors and workflows. What I believe this also reflects is a genuine connection to the power of creativity as a skill we need to continue developing. Creative thinking is all about exploring new perspectives and finding unconventional solutions to complex problems—which is exactly what Adobe continues to do with their products. Resources to Develop Creative Thinking
4. Tenacity It is estimated that nearly 3.4 million students graduated from high school in 2022-2023 and in 2020 there were 19 million individuals enrolling in a graduate or undergraduate college program. Which may result in a large pool of candidates entering the workforce in 2024. What isn’t highlighted in these data are the sheer amount of familial support and personal determination that supported these educational achievements. These achievements couldn’t have been achieved without some level of fortitude and belief in self and goals. Resources to Develop Tenacity
3. Resourcefulness So far, in 2023 mid-size and large companies are spending less on training and development for their employees compared to 2022. With large companies of 10k employees or more spending about 3.5 times less than last year. So, if your employer isn’t going to pay for your training, what else can you do to still support your personal and professional growth? If you have felt this pinch, then you know that it’s important to prioritize your own growth, even if your company isn’t able to shell out thousands of dollars for you to get that new certification or attend a conference. This is where a growth mindset and the skill of resourcefulness can come in handy. What are the ways that you can find quick, clever, or innovative ways to overcome this monetary pinch? Your resourcefulness could mean the difference between maintaining and sustaining your knowledge in your field of work or falling behind peers who sought out ways to remove barriers. Resources to Develop Resourcefulness
2. Decision-Making As we look towards 2024, we hope the layoff patterns of 2023 are behind us. In a November 2023 article by Nick Bunker for Indeed Hiring Lab, he discusses his thoughts and research on the job and hiring trends of 2024. He states that, “More evidence emerges daily that our economic maps and contingency plans may be outdated and insufficient to guide us on what comes next.” Bunker indicates that he is hopeful companies utilize a talent strategy, thus being more educated and thoughtful about hiring for business needs instead of laying off people haphazardly. So, although we may not be in the clear from a layoff’s perspective in 2024, we may see more focused hiring and talent planning than years past. Not only is this important for those being hired into an organization to feel more secure, but this is also important for leaders to make thoughtful decisions based on data and partnering with HR and talent teams. Leadership is often the one who takes the blame when layoffs occur, and rightly so. Decision-making is a critical component of leadership, formal or informal, and is a skill that should always be sharpened. Resources to Develop Decision-Making
1. Empathy With two notable wars this year, several international conflicts, and, what feels like, constant national and interpersonal divisions daily, I encourage everyone to work on developing their skill of Empathy. Whether you believe you already use your empathic abilities daily, or you still aren’t sure what empathy even is or how it shows up, get curious about how you’re using it in your life. Empathy, for me, is about being mindful of how I relate to, interact with, understand, and perceive others and their emotions. I recently read The Art of Empathy by Karla McLaren (2013) and discovered more about how to employ empathy than I ever thought I needed to know. If this skill resonates with you, I encourage you to read her book and deepen your development of empathy. As quoted by Alfred Adler, “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” Resources to Develop Empathy Curious to learn more about durable skills and how to grow them? Get in touch! Reach out to me at [email protected] or visit my website at www.cowrietalentsolutions.com. Follow me or connect on LinkedIn
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