The seven 'power skills' that you must possess if you want to deal with the work challenges of 2022

Talking about the future of work is more complex than it seems.In the next horizon, several elements appear such as digitalization, robotics and artificial intelligence, new technologies, teleworking, globalization, critical health situations, such as Covid-19 pandemic that we are living;and other factors that are transforming the way in which work activities are being carried out.

Adapting to this new reality implies the development of skills that allow the integration of multicultural work teams that are in different spaces, the integration of technology to create a productive relationship between human and the machine, establish experienced and digital consumption experiences,Among many other challenges that the company and workers will have to overcome.

In the future, where automation is imposed, what matters are the skills that allow the collaborator to make better decisions, be more flexible, agile, creative;as well as capable of solving problems with critical thinking with collaboration groups in relocated environments.Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the development of the so -called Power Skills (power skills).

“The Power Skills are the interpersonal skills that allow us to manage our own mental health, have a better interaction with our classmates and make better decisions, especially in times of crisis or high pressure.They include empathy, communication, resilience, the understanding of personal judgments, positive mentality, time management and critical thinking, ”says Iraasema González, president of the National Association of Welfare and Organizational Development AC.(Asce)

How does it impact companies?

According to Future Workforce Strategy study, this type of skills increases productivity and talent retention by 12%, they also offer an investment return of 250%.Another study indicates that emotional intelligence skills constitute almost 90% of the attributes that distinguish high performance leaders.

Forming comprehensive work teams is essential for the success of companies.Recall that a machine can be used by different companies and give the same result, however, the differentiator will be in the work team of organizations, market domain will be in companies that better meet the demand of their customers and consumers,as well as those that are more productive and with a better work environment.

Power Skills can train.There are specific training programs that allow to refine and accelerate continuous learning processes with workshops, courses and digital platforms that help workers of different hierarchical levels to improve this type of skills with both theoretical programs, and with practical cases for their improvement.

What power skills are the most required by companies?

1. Habilidades de comunicación, en las cuales el colaborador sea capaz de transmitir ideas, así como escuchar de manera asertiva.
2. Resolución de problemas con una mentalidad de diseño creativo.
3. Un liderazgo que permita la gestión de equipos capaces de enfrentar de forma positiva y efectiva cambios y retos del día a día.
4. Trabajo en equipo prevalezca prevaleciendo la empatía, el respeto, amabilidad y la aceptación crítica y constructiva.
5. Gestión del tiempo, es decir, la capacidad de priorizar actividades para alcanzar los objetivos de la compañía de forma eficaz.
6. Negociación con la capacidad de persuadir y argumentar de tal manera que se genere confianza y adaptabilidad.
7. Pensamiento crítico con habilidades de reflexión y razonamiento lógico y analítico; así como la humildad para enfrentarse a nuevos escenarios.

These skills are based on the fact that we already have sufficient intellectual capacity and technical skill to carry out our work and, we will have to encourage them since they determine our flexibility to adapt to the new labor change.People progressively better this type of skills to the extent that they become more capable of managing their own emotions and impulses, motivating themselves and perfecting their empathy and their social skills.Each of them can be addressed with different methodologies through feedback, quality circles, case method, workshops, coaching.

"The development of Power Skills is a joint work between employers and collaborators, in this way we can count on the necessary tools to face the work challenges for the following years," concludes Iraasema González.

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