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Skills you need in the age of AI: You’ll need critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence. Some technical skills e.g. understand the AI capabilities, some data literacy, cyber threats etc.
But mostly, you’ll need truly human soft skills:
- ability to make complex decisions
- ability to have creative problem solving
All skills that will enable
The challenges associated with a focus on soft skills
Measurement: Unlike technical skills, creativity and empathy are harder to quantify, making it challenging for organizations to assess or nurture them effectively.
Neglect: In a rush to adopt AI, companies may undervalue the human element, leading to depersonalized workplace environments.
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On the other hand, soft skills—like influence, communication, product sense, creativity, and... See more