If the past three years have shown us anything it is that the world is changing, and this change is coming fast. Those that want to lead teams of the future must be willing to evolve and adapt. Do things differently than they have been done. The good news is humans are great at this we are great at adapting to our environments and creating change to suit our needs.
For years, we’ve heard that the skills needed tomorrow won’t look like the ones we rely on today. But that future is no longer far away, it’s already here. With the rapid rise of generative AI, we’re witnessing a fundamental shift in how work gets done. Tasks that once required human effort are now being handled at least in part by machines. And while AI can perform many of these functions at impressive speed and scale, it still lacks the precision, context, and emotional intelligence that humans bring.
According to a recent Gallup poll, 70% of companies surveyed plan to leverage AI for tasks currently handled by humans within the next three years. That means the window to adapt is now. The current workforce must evolve not only to stay relevant, but to thrive. This is an opportunity. Those who embrace new skills will become even more indispensable as AI reshapes roles across every industry.
But this mindset shift isn’t just the responsibility of individuals. Companies must lead the way. Encouraging upskilling, investing in internal learning programs, and creating a culture that embraces technological curiosity is no longer optional it’s essential for growth, retention, and innovation.
Some skills that I would focus on (and have focused on) would be coding, prompt engineering, Robotic Process Automation, Communication, Leadership, cloud computing, Generative AI just to name a few.