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According to experts in the future of technology from the Institute for the Future (IFTF), located in Palo Alto, California, USA, there are six main factors that will influence the changes in the world in the future:
- Increased lifespan
- The era of global development of computer technology
- Calculated world
- The latest developments in the field of media
- Organizations with a superstructure
- Globalization
It is these factors that determine the set of new skills that a person needs to master in the present XXI century.
1.Ability to select information
As people develop and change their lives, more and more information "noise" will appear. For this reason, it is very important and necessary to learn how to filter the incoming information, to extract from its huge flow only what is really important, and to filter out everything that is secondary and second-rate. This skill implies work specifically on the mental perception of processed information, which makes possible the successful development of a person at the social level.
2. Ability to think outside the box and flexibly
Nowadays, the most effective solutions to many problems can be found only outside the boundaries of any system. If a person knows how to think outside the box, as well as adapt to changing conditions, he can most productively resolve issues of absolutely any complexity, generate new and creative ideas and find positive sides even in the most seemingly hopeless situations.
3. Ability to understand meanings
If we compare a person, for example, with a mechanism, it will not be difficult to notice that the mechanism does not have the ability to understand the hidden meanings, implications and many meanings of the message it receives. A person, in turn, is able to develop in himself the ability to recognize many "pitfalls" when interacting with other people, as well as to draw correct conclusions based on the scanty amount of information received.
4. Social intelligence
Social intelligence, as a quality, will have an even greater value than IQ. Well-developed communication skills can be considered a guarantee that a person will be able not only to create the most suitable environment around him, but also to influence the people around him. By skillfully separating the various manifestations of other people, such as, for example, tone, mood or emotions, you can multiply the productivity of your communication.
5. Ability to work with modern media
It's no secret that nowadays, websites called blogs are already considered full-fledged mass media. Also, social networks, along with them, are the space where people communicate, moreover, not only entertaining or, but also business. Mastering modern media offers a person the widest range of opportunities, from meeting new people and finding information to concluding deals, communicating with clients, etc.
6. Versatility of skills and thinking
Today, being a professional in any one area is not enough anymore. The main and main task of a person today and in the near future should be self-education, because the greatest value will be possessed by versatile people. In addition, such people are more practical, because they can approach the solution of even one problem from many angles, and are also able to establish contact and find a common language with professionals in other fields.
7. Ability to think projectively
This skill is the ability to set goals and plan the process of achieving them from the initial to the final stage, as well as the ability to organize all the resources that are available to achieve the desired result. In addition, the ability to think projectively requires a person to be able to set tasks in a simple form and interact in the process of implementing plans in many different contexts. This also includes the ability to effectively manage time.
8. Ability to calculate
The ability of a person to process large amounts of information and determine its reliability and significance in each individual case is gaining more and more relevance. In the world of our time, a colossal amount of all kinds of data appears every day, which a person should be able to reduce to simple and clear algorithms of actions.
9. Collaboration in virtual space
It is easy to see that now an increasing number of employees of different companies and organizations are moving away from office work. And of great importance in all this is the ability of a person, as well as of the organizations themselves, to organize the process of remote work and cooperation with other people and organizations in the virtual space of the Internet.
10. Intercultural competence
As before, a person's knowledge of one or more foreign languages is a very useful skill. But now this is not enough - nowadays, for the most productive and effective interaction with people of other countries, you already need to be familiar with their culture, traditions, customs, ethical and moral norms. In addition, workers of different nationalities can now be found even within a single company, which makes intercultural competence even more relevant.
- Increased lifespan
- The era of global development of computer technology
- Calculated world
- The latest developments in the field of media
- Organizations with a superstructure
- Globalization
It is these factors that determine the set of new skills that a person needs to master in the present XXI century.
1.Ability to select information
As people develop and change their lives, more and more information "noise" will appear. For this reason, it is very important and necessary to learn how to filter the incoming information, to extract from its huge flow only what is really important, and to filter out everything that is secondary and second-rate. This skill implies work specifically on the mental perception of processed information, which makes possible the successful development of a person at the social level.
2. Ability to think outside the box and flexibly
Nowadays, the most effective solutions to many problems can be found only outside the boundaries of any system. If a person knows how to think outside the box, as well as adapt to changing conditions, he can most productively resolve issues of absolutely any complexity, generate new and creative ideas and find positive sides even in the most seemingly hopeless situations.
3. Ability to understand meanings
If we compare a person, for example, with a mechanism, it will not be difficult to notice that the mechanism does not have the ability to understand the hidden meanings, implications and many meanings of the message it receives. A person, in turn, is able to develop in himself the ability to recognize many "pitfalls" when interacting with other people, as well as to draw correct conclusions based on the scanty amount of information received.
4. Social intelligence
Social intelligence, as a quality, will have an even greater value than IQ. Well-developed communication skills can be considered a guarantee that a person will be able not only to create the most suitable environment around him, but also to influence the people around him. By skillfully separating the various manifestations of other people, such as, for example, tone, mood or emotions, you can multiply the productivity of your communication.
5. Ability to work with modern media
It's no secret that nowadays, websites called blogs are already considered full-fledged mass media. Also, social networks, along with them, are the space where people communicate, moreover, not only entertaining or, but also business. Mastering modern media offers a person the widest range of opportunities, from meeting new people and finding information to concluding deals, communicating with clients, etc.
6. Versatility of skills and thinking
Today, being a professional in any one area is not enough anymore. The main and main task of a person today and in the near future should be self-education, because the greatest value will be possessed by versatile people. In addition, such people are more practical, because they can approach the solution of even one problem from many angles, and are also able to establish contact and find a common language with professionals in other fields.
7. Ability to think projectively
This skill is the ability to set goals and plan the process of achieving them from the initial to the final stage, as well as the ability to organize all the resources that are available to achieve the desired result. In addition, the ability to think projectively requires a person to be able to set tasks in a simple form and interact in the process of implementing plans in many different contexts. This also includes the ability to effectively manage time.
8. Ability to calculate
The ability of a person to process large amounts of information and determine its reliability and significance in each individual case is gaining more and more relevance. In the world of our time, a colossal amount of all kinds of data appears every day, which a person should be able to reduce to simple and clear algorithms of actions.
9. Collaboration in virtual space
It is easy to see that now an increasing number of employees of different companies and organizations are moving away from office work. And of great importance in all this is the ability of a person, as well as of the organizations themselves, to organize the process of remote work and cooperation with other people and organizations in the virtual space of the Internet.
10. Intercultural competence
As before, a person's knowledge of one or more foreign languages is a very useful skill. But now this is not enough - nowadays, for the most productive and effective interaction with people of other countries, you already need to be familiar with their culture, traditions, customs, ethical and moral norms. In addition, workers of different nationalities can now be found even within a single company, which makes intercultural competence even more relevant.
