Generation Flux is one of the most inspiring things I've been read recently. Yeah, we fall into the GF without being able to react or think sometimes. The article describes a revolution bought on by technology, information overload, disruption, ambiguity and evolving personal & professional networks. The mathematical and physical definition of flux, is essentially, FLOW. I like the image. This is the generation that goes with the flow, that creates our own job titles, that wears a dozen different hat at once. We are versatile, eager to learn, not tied down to a single career or personal identity, and it's easy to see why. We simply don't have a choice.
There's something kind of freeing in the idea of this type of fluidity, job-jumping.I wonder if it's a unique to certain countries with fluid, flexible economies. What I mean is - in Spain, even before this economic crisis, I think it would have been hard for a Spaniard to jump jobs. Things are not as flexible as they are in other countries. If you don't get a certain jobs when you leave the university, it's hard to get them afterward. If you do have a job, it's harder to lose it since employers are penalized more letting go of employees. On the other hand, maybe someone with a flexible attitude will always be able to find an interesting job almost anywhere. Hmm.
I have a very flexible attitude, but even with such an attitude, the idea of four years job doesn't let me a very sweat taste in my mouth. I adore being in action, but I hate being under the pressure. I love changing and new digital communication tools, but I still prefer the old style to shake hands and to see people's real smile in front of me...I don't say to remain the same...I simply say not to forget being human beings.
< This is the moment for an explosion of opportunity, there for taking by those prepared to embrace the chance. Flexibility of skills leads to flexibility of options. To see what you can't see coming, you've got to embrace larger principles .>
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Extracted from the article are the current 21st century skills needed in today's workforce: (Note that the words current and today are highlighted meaning that they might change in the near future):
- embraces instability
- learns to re calibrate thoughts, actions, attitudes based on what is what is being presented
- learns continuously from multiple sources of information
- understands global, mobile, and technology trends
- ability to work collaboratively and within teams
- ability to work with and solve complex, ambiguous problems
- takes risks while managing fears
- has a passion for learning new skills
- open-mindedness
- future focused
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