This Is The Future Of Work

‘While portions of many jobs will change, and some jobs will likely be eliminated entirely, many more jobs will evolve.

‘The challenge we face when working wih technology is to use it to augment workers, not replace them. Although replacement can create greater efficiency and cost savings, it does not create new value.’

The top three skills needed to survive in the future of work are complex problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity, according to the World Economic Forum.’

‘If there is no organization or structure that holds people, it creates pressures that can be very different for an individual to face alone.’

‘As work becomes more borderless, with more collaboration happening virtually, where work gets done will continue to change, too.’

‘The solo effect occurs when different departments or teams within an organization fail to communicate, and undermine productivity as a result. Two departments could be working on the same initiative, or at cross purposes, without knowing it.’

‘Doing more of the same, and doing it faster, is not where the magic happens- the magic is when workers and teams can solve new problems and create new value, services, and relationships.’

Business leaders face critical choices that will determine whether their workers are marginalized or empowered, and creating value or merely cutting costs.’

‘Transition nets are designed to help develop careers in the flow of life … They reflect the challenges of lives that include a dozen jobs, and that are not static or predictable.’

‘The social … imperative we are face to invest in education and transitions will allow us to build a more productive economy and a fair society.’

Source:

Jeff Schwartz, Suzanne Riss, and Tom Fishburne (2021). Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work.

Starting The Thing That Scares You

‘When you take time to become self-aware, you can see where to use your knowledge and skills.’

‘Dwell on those things today and try to decide if they really matter in your world.’

‘Focus on things that you are avoiding on a daily basis and find the opportunity to resolve those issues.’

Talk to yourself about your successes; be sure you are recognizing your own accomplishments, no matter how small they may be.’

‘… Everything that we attempt to do in life is a stepping-stone to bigger and better things.’

Always motivate yourself past the fear that is plaguing you from reaching your full potential.’

‘It’s easy for doubt to creep in. Be confident in your decisions and be okay with operating alone and carrying the weight of those decisions.’

‘Learn to embrace your feelings and use them to your advantage.’

‘Spend time today actively avoiding your biggest distractions.’

‘Each time you face a fear and overcome it, no matter how small, you gain great strength.’

Source:

Rhett Power (2017). The Entrepreneur’s Book of Actions: Essential Daily Exercises And Habits For Becoming Wealthier, Smarter, And More Successful