If we don’t keep up with the fourth industrial revolution, we’ll be left behind in the doldrums
The most productive workers in the world today leverage technology to help them do their jobs better. As the fourth industrial revolution rapidly gains momentum, the surest way for companies and individuals to excel is to build technical skills.
More than any other revolution, 4IR requires an appetite for lifelong learning because technology advances every day, and if we don’t stay on top of it we quickly become obsolete. But technology is only one half of the equation. Particular personal attributes, dubbed “21st-century qualities”, are also required. These include grit ; the ability to collaborate in teams, solve complex problems and achieve active learning; a growth mindset; and optimism.
There is another aspect to this too: talented employees want to work for forward-thinking companies and will move on if their development needs are not met. And speaking of employees, embracing 4IR enables youth employment. U Today’s Gen Z and Millennials think nothing of learning what they need to know to gain a new skill, and they will do this again and again, acquiring a range of skills and moving on every time a new skill or a new way of doing things comes along. This flexibility and resilience is partly what makes them such attractive employees.
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