There are two types of skills that can help us create better products: timeless and timely skills.
Timeless skills include:
Problem Solving (both creative and pattern-based)
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Resilience, Flexibility, and Persistence
Getting Things Done (with both agency and urgency)
Embracing Ambiguity and Seeking Clarity
Influencing with and without Authority
Timely skills include:
Active Learning or Learning by Doing
Using Technology and Understanding its Nuances
Staying on Top of Trends, Hype Cycles, Investments, and Market Movements
Energetic Collaboration
We are currently going through a pivotal moment with Ai. Our careers are evolving. The interaction is gradually shifting from man-machine to machine-man. It's time to upgrade yourself with both timeless and timely skills.
