59 percent of the global workforce will need new skills by 2030. For SMEs, this presents not only a challenge but also a significant opportunity. Those who take action now will secure a decisive competitive advantage. In just a few years, AI will fundamentally transform the workplace, just as the steam engine did in the past.
Why you should focus on developing your skills now:
- Boost efficiency: AI handles routine tasks, giving you more time for strategic, creative, and customer-focused activities.
- Improve customer relationships: AI-powered tools enhance customer service and retention.
- Unlock innovation: AI creates opportunities for innovative business models and sustainable growth.
Top 10 Skills for 2030 According to the WEF:
- AI and Big Data – Understanding AI and applying Big Data practically.
- Technological Literacy – Staying up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies.
- Creative Thinking – Developing original and inventive solutions.
- Resilience, Flexibility, Agility – Actively adapting to changes.
- Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and solving complex problems.
- Leadership and Social Influence – Inspiring and motivating others.
- Motivation and Self-Awareness – Leveraging your personal strengths.
- Systems Thinking – Keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
- Talent Management – Recognizing and developing potential within your team.
- Curiosity and Lifelong Learning – Staying continually open to new ideas.
170 million new jobs – 92 million jobs lost
By 2030, 39 percent of current skills will become outdated. SMEs that proactively upskill their teams will not only manage this transformation successfully but will also gain lasting competitive advantages.
MMIND – The AI Academy for SMEs Launches in April
MMIND is the meeting point for masterminds – designed for all SMEs eager to prepare for a future where humans and machines collaborate optimally, leading to more efficient and effective teamwork. In the AI Academy, your team will learn:
- Practical applications of AI tools
- Creative problem-solving and strategic decision-making
- Responsible use of AI and data
- Collaboration and networking with other SMEs
To join us, follow MMIND on LinkedIn:
SMEs that embrace flexibility will thrive amidst these changes. As Charles Darwin famously said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
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