The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 sends a clear message: by 2030, the skills most valued by employers won’t just be technical or analytical. They’ll be human.
Figure 3.6 of the report outlines core skills expected to define successful organisations and individuals in the years ahead: curiosity and lifelong learning, creative thinking, systems thinking, motivation and self-awareness, empathy, leadership, and resilience.
Here’s the reality: too many organisations are investing in future skills with a narrow focus on technical training, forgetting that it’s these human capabilities that will ultimately differentiate success from stagnation. The report highlights that analytical skills remain critical, but what about the deeper, more nuanced abilities that allow those analytical skills to be applied effectively?
At Simia, our cultural and leadership programmes are built on developing precisely these skills. And for good reason.
Curiosity and Lifelong Learning
It’s not enough to be competent today; the most valuable leaders will be those who constantly seek growth. We nurture this through frameworks that encourage continuous feedback and adaptability.
Creative Thinking & Systems Thinking
Creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s for leaders making sense of complexity. Our programmes encourage participants to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, building robust, innovative solutions that address problems holistically.
Motivation & Self-Awareness
Emotional intelligence remains underrated but is essential for navigating complex environments. We help leaders cultivate self-awareness, identifying their strengths and blind spots, and learning how to leverage both.
Empathy & Leadership
Empathy is not a soft skill. It’s a strategic one. Our training focuses on leading with empathy to build trust, enhance collaboration, and ultimately drive performance.
Resilience
The world is changing rapidly, and resilience is the backbone of navigating uncertainty. Our experiential programmes challenge participants to adapt, recalibrate, and thrive even under pressure.
The organisations that will thrive, as we move toward 2030, are those that understand the criticality of these human skills. Technical competence will always matter, but in an increasingly automated and AI-driven world, it’s these capabilities that will truly set people apart.
Investing in cultural and leadership development isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a competitive advantage. Are you ready to future-proof your workforce?
Link to the full report: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_Report_2025.pdf