A new McKinsey research reveals 56 distinct elements of talent (DELTAs) that could benefit all citizens and bolster employment, higher incomes, and job satisfaction. These all be the new skills needed for the future world of work.
We know that digital and AI technologies are transforming the world of work and that today’s workforce will need to learn new skills and learn to continually adapt as new occupations emerge. We also know that the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated this transformation. We are less clear, however, about the specific skills tomorrow’s workers will require.
In a labor market that is more automated, digital, and dynamic, all citizens will benefit from having a set of foundational skills that help them fulfill the following three criteria, no matter the sector in which they work or their occupation:
- add value beyond what can be done by automated systems and intelligent machines
- operate in a digital environment
- continually adapt to new ways of working and new occupations
Overall, survey participants with a university degree had higher average proficiency scores across 56 distinct elements of talent, suggesting that those with higher levels of education are better prepared for changes in the workplace.
So how will manufacturing business continuously develop and evolve their workforce to ensure they stay ahead of the curve and be prepared for change?
Read more in the McKinsey research report.