Impact
Nurturing Growth and Vision
Back in 2000, Netflix was just a small DVD-by-mail company, and they offered to sell themselves to Blockbuster for $50 million. Blockbuster, comfortable with their successful stores, turned them down. Fast forward to 2010, and while Blockbuster was filing for bankruptcy, Netflix had transformed into a streaming powerhouse.
But what if Blockbuster had said yes? They might have embraced change, shifted their focus, and helped their employees learn new skills. Today, the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025, 85 million jobs could disappear, but 97 million new ones might take their place. With job requirements evolving quickly (25% of skills have changed since 2015), it’s clear that organizations need to focus on ongoing skill development rather than relying on traditional qualifications.
Sure, embracing a skills-based approach can feel a bit daunting at first. It’s tempting to stick with what’s familiar. But making this shift opens up exciting possibilities for growth and staying adaptable in a fast-changing world. In this resource section, we’ll dive into how you can nurture a learning mindset that keeps both you and your organization ahead of the curve.
Key Concepts
Make it Real
These podcast episodes delve into the main themes of Horizon: intersection of growth and technological change. We talk with workplace innovators Drew Fortin, CEO of Lever Talent, Omer Trajman, founder of Askfora, and Andy Palmer, entrepreneur and author. In these two episodes, they explore how AI is transforming the post-pandemic work environment and the shift towards a skills-based economy. They discuss the importance of adaptability, the potential of AI to reshape workplace dynamics, and the critical role of mentorship and apprenticeship in aligning personal and professional growth in an era of rapid change.
