The World Economic Forum says that in the job market, half the global labour force might need reskilling by 2025.
That’s HALF the GLOBAL labour force in the next FOURTEEN MONTHS!!!!!
There is a lot of talk about the future belonging to those who will ‘upskill‘. But what doesn’t seem to be happening is for people to engage with precisely/ exactly what this upskilling means. It isn’t just about sharpening up thinking skills and being a bit more creative and adding a little bit of edge to what we’re currently doing. We are now staring down the barrel of a fundamental overhaul of what constitutes valuable skills. This should worry not only businesses but also schools and universities … but we suspect this is being relegated to the ‘too difficult box‘!
Who will be brave enough to break cover and grasp the nettle?
If you are interested in getting involved in this discussion (and action) Adam Riley and I have been looking at just this issue – you can find more on our Substack (it’s still free to subscribe!!!)