What skills are required to succeed in the current job market, based on the UN’s 5P model for Sustainable Development? (people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnerships)
By Anadidier Martinez
Spa Operational Manager
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya
www.sirenishotels.com
Laura Barrantes Requeno
Tourism and wellness specialist
www.laurarequeno.com
The advancement of technologies has enhanced collective participation in all societal segments, especially in the workplace. The current labor market requires skills that can be encompassed in five major categories: interpersonal, digital, sustainability-related, conflict resolution, and collective participation.
1. Interpersonal skills:
• Effective communication
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Emotional intelligence
2. Digital skills:
• Digital literacy
• Computational thinking
• Cybersecurity
• Data analysis
3. Skills for sustainability:
• Environmental awareness
• Systemic thinking
• Innovation
• Social responsibility
4. Conflict resolution skills:
• Mediation
• Negotiation
• Diplomacy
• Peace building
5. Skills for collective participation:
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Activism
• Global citizenship