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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.
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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—