I am not in a tech-related role, do I still need to build my digital skills?
One thing you need to understand is that we are in a fast-paced digital era.
Many organizations now realize the importance of being more digital, data-driven, and efficient and so they need people with not only the right mindset for work but the right digital skills.
Now, going digital isn’t just using new technology, it is combining technology with data and new ways of working to make better decisions, automate, connect, and improve our experiences as customers, employees, and members of our communities.
Building digital skills would allow you to work faster and make better decisions with data-driven information. It will also allow you to innovate.
To thrive in this digital era, you need to -Embrace curiosity; ask more questions, know and understand new tech trends.
- Be iterative; consider your efforts as something that with continuous feedback could be improved in the next version.
- View the world as a place of abundance and do not limit yourself; Explore more opportunities, share knowledge and learn with your community.
By Magdalene Boateng