Core skills for life long learning

Some believe that the ability to learn new skills and apply it at work is the new gold. Technical skills are fast becoming less important while new skills catered to new markets and opportunities are replacing that gap.

The Critical Core Skills Framework. Source: SkillsfutureSG, Singapore Government

So, what are some of these core skills?

Three vital clusters of critical core skills recommended by Mercer:

• Thinking critically

• Interacting with Others

• Staying relevant.

In a nutshell, these critical skills help you build other skills. Beyond developing your own skills, you will learn much more simply by interacting with others. Collaborate in projects, hear (really listen) different view points and gain new perspectives for yourself. By sharing what we know, everybody gains. Learn-Share-Do.

This set of critical core skills will better equip citizens to remain relevant and adaptable in the ever VUCA climate.

Piqued your interest yet? Read more in this nice article by Lewis Garrad on "What are the Skills needed to Create a Culture of Lifelong Learning?"

Benedict Chia

27 Oct 2021