The L&D Edit | July 2022 | Edition #4: Power Skills of the Future
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Hi fellow VTT'ers,
To those of you who are new to our blog - Welcome! To our loyal readers, as always, thanks for checking out the latest edition of 'The L&D Edit: VTT's Must Reads.
When it comes to this month's topic, we've done our homework, poured over all the latest research and now we're ready to spill the tea! ?
I can reveal that this month we're looking way ahead and exploring....?the power skills of the future?.
Readers, in this edition we've got something for everyone. We've got startling stats on the future of work so you can make a splash at the next team huddle, juicy predictions in our blog to stir the pot with your colleagues, a curious podcast on robots, and not to mention a few cheat sheets to up your communication skills while your at it!
We hope you enjoy this month's edition and if you have any comments, we'd love to hear from you!
?? Watch: The Introduction to 'Power Skills of the Future'
Hear from VTT Learning Designer Rosa Ferreira as she introduces our recent thought-provoking piece on the Power Skills of the Future and poses some intriguing questions. What's your take?
?Click on the link here to watch the 1-minute video and let us know what you think.
?? Read: Uncovering the Power Skills of the Future
It's predicted that by 2030 every industry will be transformed by the explosion of technology and the proliferation of AI. In this blog, we'll reveal the skills you'll need to succeed in this new world of work ??.
? Click?here?to read this blog now and assess your skill set against the in demand competencies of the future.
??Discover: VTT's Future of Work Infographic
There is a lot of talk about the future of work, but will our workplaces and our roles really be that different by 2030? This infographic explores the challenges businesses face, the new roles that will be created and the high-value skills that will be in demand.
?Click here to download this infographic now.
?? Read: Our Communications Cheat Sheets
??SPOILER ALERT?? We have identified communications as a crucial area of competency for the future.
As the world becomes more globalised and teams even more dispersed, clashes of personality and culture will become more prevalent and conflict, perhaps, unavoidable.
Sometimes conflict can be a good thing, and sometimes it's definitely not. But, like it or not if you're a leader or a collaborator, you need to be able to handle difficult conversations and navigate conflict so that you and your team can work together effectively.
In our 2 recently published articles on effective communications, we share our expert advice and top tips when it comes to handling the most delicate of workplace situations. Our 'cheat sheets' not only provide you with a process, but help you enhance your communication and leadership skills.
? Click on the links below to read the full articles:
In this article, we break down the process of having a difficult conversation to help you become a better communicator, resolve important issues and prevent future conflicts.
This guide helps team leaders navigate through the most common types of conflict in the workplace and respond to them effectively.
?? Watch: Our Power of Storytelling Series
When it comes to communications, telling stories is a human-centric skill that will serve you well in your career, regardless of industry. (??SPOILER ALERT??: Synthesizing messages has been identified as highly in demand skill for the future!)
So if you're new to presentations and public speaking, or, if you're a skilled speaker just looking to enhance engagement with your audience, why not check out our video below and learn some expert tips from VTT Founder and storytelling pro?John Nicholson.
??Each video is just 2 minutes long and contains bite sized practical advice that you can use to structure your stories and make sure you deliver them effectively and with impact.
?Watch the entire playlist now and up your storytelling skills in less than 10 minutes.
???Listen: Dell's Podcast on AI & Robot Co-workers
Are we really going to lose all our jobs to AI? Does this fear of a mass robot takeover have any basis in reality? Or have we just seen 'I, Robot' one too many times?
?Listen to this podcast episode now to get the answers.
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See you next month!
Best wishes,
Catherine Nicholson, Creative Director of The Virtual Training Team