The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

While it’s highly unlikely that universities will be returning to a fully-online approach, research has shown that being better able to teach effectively across a variety of platforms is nonetheless a hugely valuable skill to acquire. This was prompting over half of respondents to consider changing career or retiring early.

Education 109

Education Early Adopters Ethics Technology 109

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 18, 2020

I’ve written a few times recently about the importance of breaking free from the straitjacket of our increasingly specialized world, and adopting a more generalist approach to skills development. One of the core benefits from this approach is that it allows us to be more innovative. Creating impact. Being more of a generalist.

Innovation 88

Innovation Early Adopters Technology Constraint 88

Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. She discussed the issue on LBC News with Martin Stanford.

Policies 121

Policies Article Skills Learning-by-Doing 121

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

This can be especially so with a more flexible form of part-time work, where employees work with their manager to reduce their work load while still having career progression opportunities open to them. ” To achieve this outcome however requires a fundamentally new approach to assigning job tasks, and indeed how to manage careers.

Career 67

Career Early Adopters Policies Proposal 67

The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 9, 2020

Changing skill requirements. There are growing calls not only for new technical skills, but also a growing range of soft skills in order for humans to both work effectively alongside new technologies, and also to maintain relevance in a world in which their primary job may be automated.

McKinsey 88

McKinsey Technology Early Adopters Policies 88

Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Ageless startups are organized to help people contribute their ideas and skills to markets and communities they are passionate about. Make your mistakes among friends and early-adopters. They are your early warning radar. Joan nurtured this avocation through her professional career, and slowly a theme emerged.

Entrepreneur 134

Entrepreneur Education Learning-by-Doing Marketing 134

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

As companies introduce software bots and digital self-service, and as they transform assembly lines, they must bring along their key employees, leaders, and customers as they redefine jobs, career paths, workforce management, and social contracts. So early preparation is needed. Start early to shift the leadership mindset.

Early Adopters 8

Early Adopters Short-term Long-term Compliance 8