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The most essential skills for 2030?
Jeroen Kraaijenbrink shared this post:
They’re not just technical. They’re strategic.

This chart from the World Economic Forum shows what employers expect to matter most by 2030.

In the upper-right quadrant—

skills that are both core today and expected to grow in importance
—we see:

-> Analytical thinking
-> Resilience, flexibility & agility
-> Leadership & social influence
-> Motivation & self-awareness
-> Creative thinking
-> Systems thinking
-> Curiosity & lifelong learning

These aren’t niche capabilities. They’re the core drivers of strategy in action.

Yes, technological literacy, AI and data skills matter too. But the bulk of what’s rising isn’t just technical—it’s about how people think, adapt, lead, and execute in a changing world.

link to Jeroen Kraaijenbrink original post in the comments below

Acknowledgment: original post reposted here and infographic by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink

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