Tag: problem solving

Equipping and re-equipping professionals with the insights they need to stay relevant in their professions is no simple task. The rapid speed at which technology is advancing can be terrifying for many people, as just as they have become used to a certain way of doing things, they need to be retrained.

As economic conditions keep getting tougher, consumers are paying more but have less to spend, which means that value is becoming more important than ever before. From a business perspective, whether it’s a website, an app or a business process redesign, extracting maximum value from all decisions is the aim of the game.

The emergence of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) should not be seen as a direct threat to IT professionals, but rather as an opportunity to upskill and master the new technology.

The hybrid worker of 2023 is recognised as very different from the pre-pandemic office worker - but how to manage the hybrid workspace is the number one question asked of. How to get the hybrid work model right is causing confusion in South African workplaces this year.

In the second part of this two-part series, I outline the skills that will be required by present-day HR professionals – for now and into the future. The future of work will place an extraordinary demand on HR professionals to lead their organisations strategically through this disruptive period.

A full-colour, illustrated step-by-step guide to more than 60 techniques that can be used to release stress and anxiety, improve productivity and problem-solving, enhance listening skills and interpersonal relationships, and increase the quality of one’s work-life.

Daring to dream is the greatest skill that a learnership can teach. South Africa faces a unique dilemma – we have the highest youth unemployment in the world, yet there is a shortage of skilled people to fill positions in many sectors. Businesses want workers who can hit the ground running, yet matriculants don’t have the skills or the understanding of the work environment to make the required impact.

Design thinking (DT) is transforming the way companies create value. But what is DT?

With the workplace constantly changing, and with almost every facet of industry and business having experienced rapid shifts in the last three years, the need for specific skillsets has changed accordingly. Soft skills are on the rise as a contributing factor for success in today’s post-pandemic world, because they lubricate change, amplify agility and strengthen resilience.

In light of increasing technological advancements, employers must identify future skills in order to provide a flexible and agile workplace. A skills gap analysis can help determine the most valuable skills for a company and establish a plan for staff development.