How to Adjust to Our Evolutionary Digital World

The digital transformation started a new era of human enrichment and participation in business, society and in every aspect of our lives.

Never has there been a more dominant influence on human behaviour, regardless of the country or culture, than the combined effect of digital technologies.

The outcome of this transition in society is enormous, and they are changing our leadership roles as parents raising children in school, business, and life.

Online platforms provide tremendous value, allowing us to connect, take part and expand our minds - enhancing awareness about crucial matters, bringing people together for a common purpose and accomplishing new advancements.

Digital adaptation is happening within most organisations. Technology is changing so fast. Therefore, the skills people need are continually evolving.

HOW TO ADJUST TO OUR EVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL WORLD?

With the essential skills varying at a fast-growing pace, most people are unsure of what talent or proficiency they need.

The most in-demand individuals have a blend of human strengths with technical and digital know-how. People in demand are those who seek to learn and adapt.

More and more organisations are changing to advanced, self-operating methods, and these companies need people with excellent IT skills to strengthen redevelopment.

Most companies say communication skills, written and verbal, are their most valued expertise. Other abilities might be valuable for individuals to succeed, and they include:

GOOD PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS 

Many companies are actively seeking people who understand the underlying issues of a problem.

Knowing enough to make a quick decision to solve a problem requires the use of creative thinking.

Problem-solving and decision-making are closely related skills and deciding is an integral part of the problem-solving process. People who can solve problems with viable solutions will be in demand.

ABILITY TO THINK CLEARLY AND RATIONALLY

Critical thinking challenges you to use your expertise to reason. It is about being an active learner rather than a passive receiver of information.

Critical thinkers thoroughly question ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value. They think in specific ways to arrive at the best solution.

Our ability to think rationally differs according to our current mindset, we can learn to improve our critical thinking ability by developing certain routine activities and apply them to all problems that present themselves.

DEVELOP CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Competition is intense these days across most industries, resources are rigorous and doing things the way it has always done them doesn't work anymore.

Creative and innovative people devise new ways to carry out tasks and meet challenges.

Having the ability to be innovative to achieve success is a top skill to possess.

TEAMWORK

Working well with others and appreciating ideas from different team members is essential in today's environment.

Human interaction will become more and more critical as technology is taking over specific tasks.

Being able to communicate and collaborate to leverage individual strengths requires a substantial level of self-awareness.

True collaboration is where everyone can contribute their abilities and skills and nurture people's collaboration skills.

Real teamwork is one where everyone has a voice. People will learn and improve their skills and remain open-minded. To infuse collaboration, encouragement and adaption to other people's ideas is of great advantage.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership skills are highly sought as it involves dealing with people to motivate, enthuse, captivate, influence, support, and build respect.

One of the main characteristics of good leaders is their flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Leaders can listen carefully to understand concerns; They identify ways to help people become more efficient and maintain healthy relationships.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

It is incredible to see how many businesses fail due to the lack of excellent customer service.

The way people consume information or services has shaped people’s perceptions and influenced how we behave. People can easily differentiate a good company when they provide excellent service.

Those who make the customer experience a priority, anticipate customer needs, and design products and solutions to meet those needs will be in demand.

DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND EMBRACE THE DIGITAL WORLD

The World Economic Forum asserted, "You either disrupt or are disrupted." This statement tells us we must be initiators of change and assume responsibility for creating the digital culture and mindset to generate a deep and fruitful digital experience.

We must become a student of the digital world, using training platforms, social media, digital trends, and so on to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Like it or not, the digital world is an empowered, individualised experiences we must embrace, it has no boundaries or titles.

It is diverse and inclusive, and when nurtured, it can give us endless opportunities to harness innovation, solve problems, share knowledge and learn from others.

CAN YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DIGITAL WORLD TO CREATE THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESIRE?

More and more people worry about being replaced by the digital workforce with the unstoppable development of artificial intelligence (AI).

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live and work as it has the potential to automate a wide range of human activities.  Today's career paths, and for future generations, will change forever because of the introduction of artificial intelligence.

We cannot ignore the fact the AI will have a significant impact on our lives in the upcoming years. But is allowing us to expand without compromising our values. 

We are rapidly evolving, and we need to develop new skills if we keep pace with change.

Technology provides an alternative to a variety of educational programs where the learners can approach education at their own pace according to their specific interests and preferences.

I am a senior entrepreneur and thanks to technology, I can take care of my husband and family while I create a lifestyle business to earn an income.

I am educating myself to build an online business that provides value to others while pursuing my passion.

You can do the same, you can create a career or an online business for yourself doing something that gives you freedom, flexibility while working on something that you are passionate about through this fantastic technology.

The digital world is so advanced that we don't have to be a technical genius or a computer programmer. Opportunity is there for us all.

You might want to re-educate yourself without attending school or university and earn while you are learning. Anything is possible, thanks to this facility, and the opportunities are endless.

If you have an interest in learning more about business models and how to start a profitable online business, register for this free webcast by my mentor Ross Stuart, and find out how through online education you will meet 'like-minded' positive people sharing the same journey.

What would you do if you develop a new mindset and embrace the world we are living right now? I can see you creating an exciting life for you and your loved ones.

Whatever you decide, I would love to hear your ideas in the comments below.

To Your Success,

Luci

FINAL THOUGHTS

We are rapidly evolving and we need to develop new skills if we keep pace with change. More and more organisations are relying on more and more people with the desire and ability to develop new skills.

Qualifications today are becoming less about what you already know and more about your capacity to learn and adapt.

For those who embrace this change, will find a transformative, hyper-connected world teeming with incredible opportunities. By diving in with courage, respect, and care, digital technology can be the greatest gift we give to our global community.