The 2020 Skillset Skillsets change with the times. New rapid periods of change impact on the skillsets required of today’s leaders. From many discussions with our clients about the impact of the pandemic, the forward models of remote working, the need to do things differently, we believe that the most “in demand” skills for 2020 and beyond will be: Vision Senior candidates in 2020 need to be able to see the bigger picture in order to provide motivation to their teams in times of difficulty, keeping the end result in mind. Change and Transformation Businesses have had to implement fundamental changes to their operations, and this requires an individual with the right skillset to lead. This requires constant analysis, understanding, leadership, risk and the continuous evolution of new capacities. Technology optimisation Candidates who struggle with, and getting the most out of technological solutions will not fare well as we move towards a modern way of working. 35% of the current workforce is the millennial generation, who embrace technology as second nature – this will only continue to rise. Technology optimisation therefore has become a must- have, in order to utilise the best out of staff.⁷
Emotional Intelligence It is more imperative than ever to make intelligent hiring decisions, that ensure the overall symbiosis of a company. Candidates with high emotional intelligence are able to motivate themselves and others more effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement The successful completion of a project usually depends on how the stakeholders view it. Therefore, candidates need to have the ability to work well with stakeholders in a business, being able to communicate well and negate concerns effectively, in order to drive business strategy forward. Risk and Business Continuity Perhaps one of the most important skills in this current climate, the ability to manage risk and put contingency plans in place should the worst case scenario happen – both imperative attributes for senior candidates in 2020.
⁷ https://www.peoplehr.com/blog/2016/05/13/millennials-continue-to-rise-up-the-ranks/
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