7.3 Skills in the 21st Century

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7.3.2 Top Skills of the 21st Century

Making something that didn't exist before. It has two steps: coming up with new ideas and turning into reality.

Creativity is crucial for business. A product is creative when it is original and not predictable.



creativity

The implementation of new ideas. It can be a new product or service, or improving existing ones. There is no innovation without creativity. 



innovation

Taking initiatives means that you make your own decision, you are independent and don't wait for someone to tell you what to do.

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
Walt Disney



initiative &
 
entrepreneurship

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. 
Knowledge is limited. 
Imagination encircles the world."
Einstein


curiosity 
 
and
  
imagination


“I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers
 that can't be questioned.” 

Richard P. Feynman



critical thinking 
 
and
 
problem-solving

Communication is a skill that you can learn. It’s like riding a bicycle. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.

Communication is not only about you speaking. You have to listen and observe, too. Good communicators are influencers.


communicator


Being flexible with your thoughts and feelings so that you can respond optimally to everyday situations.


agility


Alone we can do so little -  together we can do so much. By collaborating, common people can achieve uncommon results.



collaboration

If you are resilient, and you get a knock-out, you jump up, don't give up. You know that next time you will do better.


resilience
and grit

It is the ability to do things by yourself, using your own power and resources.

Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom.
Patricia Sampson


self-reliance