Humans Wanted
Royal Bank of Canada,
Apr 11, 2018
The gist of this report (44 page PDF) is that while technology is eliminating a lot of jobs, it won't eliminate work. But we have to be aware of what new skills and abilities the future workplace will require. Among the skills considered most important: active listening, speaking, and critical thinking. The first was a bit of a surprise - but was also the key skill I used in my last two research projects. You should read the Tony Bates summary, as he uses more words than I can here and thus provides a much more comprehensive outline. He also references UBC's Digital Tattoo showing how these skills overlap into our personal lives. In the same context, you might look at the recently released Business Council of Canada skills survey (28 page PDF) which reaches many of the same conclusions. See also Alex Usher's summary and discussion.
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