44% of workers core skills are expected to change over the next 5 years.
This is a stat from the World Economic Forum in 2023.Project Managers, what does this mean to your project management training and development?Do you have a strategy for training and development?Quick takeaways:❓ How do we know which skills need to change?❓ Where will...The average “half-life” of professional skills is now less than five years.
This means that within 5 years, our professional skills will only be half as valuable as they once were. They will become 50% outdated.The half-life for technical skills is half that – 2.5 years until half are outdated. The is according to Boston Consulting...5 things to future-proof your career in the age of AI
.AI is an amazing tool that will boost the capabilities of people who are prepared for it.Unfortunately, it will likely have a negative impact on many more people who are not ready for it.A recent Harvard Business Review article provided 5 ways to future-proof your...More than 40% of decisions made in meetings are overturned.
The Standish Group believes there are two reasons this happens:📌 the people in the meeting📌the ones that were notWays to improve decision making in meetings:✅ Facilitate meetings so everyone has a say in the decision making process✅ Prevent the loudest few from...Have you heard of the 7 wastes of ineffective project management?
🗑️ Defects: The need for another meeting for the same topic, because the first one got off topic or didn’t have the required people present.🗑️ Overproduction: Working towards perfect when 80% is sufficient.🗑️ Overprocessing: Project team members spinning their wheels...Job Seekers: Are you promoting the right skills on your resume and cover letter?
How do you know?There are a couple of ways to check that the skills you are promoting are the ones in demand with employers.First, check the job descriptions. Look for skills mentioned like critical thinking, decision making, or perhaps a technical skill. If you want...Did you know that May 6-10 is National Teacher Appreciation Week? Please join me in thanking the teachers out there!
Teachers help to shape the hearts and minds of our future leaders. They often make a difference that can be significant in the lives of their students. They do this because they care and want to make a difference. We owe them our gratitude and support.How to thank a...Execution keeps the lights on, but strategy and innovation lead to growth.
Are you a solopreneur working hard to grow your business?Are you an executive working hard to grow your business?Have you ever said, “There’s just not enough time in the day”?You might have an execution problem.Maybe you could be more productive,...Solopreneurs: What are the 20% of activities that will result in 80% of your results?
What if you could focus on that high value 20% and delegate a high percentage of the rest?If you could figure that out, what difference would it make in your business, career, and life?Try the exercise in the comment to see what you learn.What percentage of tasks...