Must-Have Skills to Navigate Upcoming Digital Disruption aka Industry 4.0

(CPAnet) Without a doubt, emerging technologies are changing the profession and are abuzz such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) just to name a few. 

Although technical skills are vital as ever, the frontier of nontechnical skills as reported by the World Economic Forum The Future of Jobs (pdf - 167 pages) highlights the top 10 skills proving to be just as important to navigate the impending industrial revolution.  Take a look at this article for a deeper look into each skill. 

​The 10 skills you'll need by 2020 and beyond:     

1. Complex problem solving
2. Critical thinking
3. Creativity
4. People management
5. Coordinating with others
6. Emotional intelligence
7. Judgement and decision-making
8. Service orientation
9. Negotiation
10. Cognitive flexibility

Related:

Tech, people skills are key as accountants face changing demands (Journal of Accountancy)

​New skills essential for thriving amid digital disruption (Journal of Accountancy)

The 10 Skills You’ll Need By 2020 and Beyond (Career FAQs)