Innovation Economy: The New Hard Skill Era
The knowledge economy is dead. Welcome to the innovation economy, where soft skills become the new hard skills.
LinkedIn argues that AI is ending the era of intellectual dominance. Traditional credentials now matter less than creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and communication.
Companies and individuals must learn to adapt quickly as AI tools automate routine tasks while amplifying uniquely human abilities. The transformation shifts power from pedigree to potential.
LinkedIn envisions a future where even remote entrepreneurs and teachers harness AI to turn ideas into reality. The change challenges us: How will you build your skills to thrive when the old markers of success no longer apply?
Read the full article on CNBC.
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