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Saturday, July 05, 2014

21st-Century Talent Spotting - a skill set for all jobs.

The job market of the future difficult to predict, but here are some skills that will certainly be in short supply. Spend time develloping them in your field of interest and you will always find work.



  • a strong motivation to excel in the pursuit of challenging goals combined with the humility to put the group ahead of individual needs; 
  • an insatiable curiosity to explore new ideas and avenues; 
  • keen insight into connections that others don't see; 
  • a strong engagement with work and people; 
  • the determination to overcome obstacles.
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21st-Century Talent Spotting - Harvard Business Reviewwe have entered a new era of talent spotting. Geopolitics, business, industries, and jobs are changing so rapidly that it's impossible to predict the capabilities employees and leaders will need even a few years out. The question now is not whether people have the right skills; it's whether they have the potential to learn new ones. Research points to five markers of potential: a strong motivation to excel in the pursuit of challenging goals combined with the humility to put the group ahead of individual needs; an insatiable curiosity to explore new ideas and avenues; keen insight into connections that others don't see; a strong engagement with work and people; and the determination to overcome obstacles.