Conexion July 2017

A popular storyline in science fiction,
the concept of technological singularity
states, in a nutshell, is that there will
eventually come a point in time when
society will become so technologically
advanced that machines will no longer
need humans to “survive.
Luckily, we’re not quite there yet.
However, it is true the pace of
technology advancement is moving
quickly, which means big changes—
both positive and negative—for the
way we live and interact with the world
around us.
In business, the ability to stay ahead
of the curve and respond to changing
technological and social trends is a
key differentiator. The difficult task of
positioning yourself to stay competitive
requires skills that will become even
more in demand in the not too distant
future.
Global Communication skills
With the ongoing evolution of
communication technologies, the world
is only becoming more connected—
and it’s a trend that isn’t slowing down
anytime soon. As the barriers to doing
business on a global scale continue to
come down, the ability to communicate
with people from around the world
and from all walks of life will be more
important than ever.
De la A a la Z
A to Z
Must-Have Skills the Future
Workplace Will Demand
Remote work discipline
The advancement of technology
isn’t just changing the way we
communicate; it’s redefining the way
we work. Today, it’s easier than ever to
work remotely. The traditional model
of going to an office every day from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. is changing as many
workers now have the freedom to
work from anywhere they can connect
to the internet. Of course, with this
freedom comes great responsibility.
The discipline to stay organized and on
task away from the structure of an office
setting will be an increasingly important
soft skill.
Interdisciplinary expertise
Knowledge is already at our fingertips,
and will only become more attainable in
the future. To stay competitive, workers
will need to be masters of multiple
disciplines within their organizations.
It’s not going to be enough to just
know your job, at least some working
knowledge of other roles will be
necessary. With the growing recruitment
war, those who develop a broader range
of skills will be in a better position to
help fill the gaps in the workforce that
are becoming more difficult to fill.
Interpersonal communication skills
With all the promise social media brings,
one of the major pitfalls can be seen in
restaurants, sporting events, concerts,
and even schools— everyone is staring
at their phones instead of interacting
with each other face to face. What
effect this will have on interpersonal
relationships and social skills is yet to be
seen, but being able to connect with
other people in real life may become
one of the most important skills that
job seekers can bring to a potential
employer.
The classics will still reign supreme
Soft skills in many ways transcend
advances in technology or changing
work environments. In a 2016 survey,
Express Employment Professionals
asked business leaders what they
believe the most important soft skills a
job applicant should have. The results
revealed that although the workplace
is constantly evolving, some skills will
always be in high-demand, including:
Dependability/Reliability – 72%
Motivation – 48%
Verbal communication – 44%
Teamwork – 39%
Commitment – 39%
No matter how the workplace may
change in the future, people will always
be the heart and soul of the business
world. Some of the most important
qualities of great employees can’t be
programed into a machine or easily
expressed via a virtual meeting space.
Investing in great people is the single
best strategy for any business to
prepare for the future.
Source: Express Employment
Newsletter
Ranger del Ejército retirado y su
robot ayudante realizan operaciones
especiales para Toyota
Primera prueba de un robot en hogar en
Norteamérica con el fin de ayudar a un veterano
paralizado
DAYTONA, Florida, 30 de junio de 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/
-- Rómulo (Romy) Camargo, condecorado veterano de guerra estadounidense,
comienza el día como la mayoría de nosotros. Se despierta, toma un vaso de agua,
desayuna, se cepilla los dientes y se viste. Sin embargo, Camargo, quien sufrió
lesiones en Afganistán que lo dejaron paralizado del cuello hacia abajo, necesita
alguna ayuda para realizar estas rutinas matutinas. Y Toyota está aprendiendo cómo
ayudarlo.
Experimente aquí el comunicado de prensa multicanal interactivo: https://www.
multivu.com/players/Spanish/8053352-toyota-human-support-robot-mobilitydisability/
Gracias a Camargo, Toyota concluyó recientemente la primera prueba en hogar del
Robot de Ayuda a los Humanos (Human Support Robot, HSR) en Norteamérica. El
HSR es uno de los “robots compañeros” que Toyota está creando para asistir a las
personas con sus actividades cotidianas. Toyota investiga intensamente formas de
aplicar tecnologías avanzadas para ayudar a las personas con movilidad limitada,
como por ejemplo las personas mayores y las discapacitadas.
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