Making it through uncertain\u00a0and changing times requires companies to be nimble,\u00a0act\u00a0fast and\u00a0keep\u00a0a big-picture mentality.\u00a0At\u00a0the\u00a0organisational level, that means\u00a0implementing smarter\u00a0resource\u00a0management and\u00a0allocation; cutting down fat and focusing on\u00a0the most\u00a0future-proof lines of business. Discover these business skills that become priority amidst pandemic.<\/p>\n
Although it might seem counterintuitive to a\u00a0business\u00a0world that has grown accustomed to\u00a0laying off\u00a0personnel\u00a0whenever there is a\u00a0crisis. Doubling down on human capital is\u00a0key\u00a0to the success of\u00a0this strategy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Companies\u00a0need the best talent\u00a0when venturing\u00a0into uncharted\u00a0territory and,\u00a0as we have discussed before,\u00a0having a strong\u00a0IT\u00a0department\u00a0is\u00a0vital\u00a0for\u00a0the post-COVID enterprise<\/a>.\u00a0But what makes a strong IT department?\u00a0<\/p>\n Soft skills\u00a0like communication and\u00a0creativity\u00a0have\u00a0become a must-have for IT professionals<\/a>. Now,\u00a0InformationWeek\u2019s analysis of a\u00a0recent study by training firm Degreed suggests that\u00a0IT pros should look to acquire\u00a0business-related\u00a0abilities\u00a0as well<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n According to Degreed, in the December-March period, the number of clients\u00a0who\u00a0searched\u00a0for business-related\u00a0trainings\u00a0to upskill their workforce increased. On the other hand, queries for\u00a0IT-specific trainings\u00a0took a\u00a0considerable\u00a0dive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The change of focus makes sense. As higher-level business and management skills can\u00a0help a great deal\u00a0in navigating change and identifying new opportunities.\u00a0For IT professionals and technical profiles,\u00a0making a lateral career move to become more business-savvy\u00a0can\u00a0prove very beneficial.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Based on\u00a0Degreed\u2019s\u00a0data, these are\u00a0the business-related skills for which demand has increased the most since the start of the pandemic,\u00a0from\u00a0least\u00a0to\u00a0most:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n This one is a no-brainer. Now more than ever, senior IT experts must\u00a0know how to\u00a0effectively\u00a0take the lead\u00a0to ensure the proper innovations are implemented across the board. Team management,\u00a0setting goals and tracking progress,\u00a0spearheading interdepartmental cooperation. These\u00a0skills\u00a0often make the difference between an IT expert and an IT leader.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n What used to be something for lawyers to worry about is\u00a0becoming part of everyone\u2019s work\u00a0life. Especially in areas like IT or marketing, where\u00a0data privacy regulations keep getting stricter; there is a clear advantage to having\u00a0specialists\u00a0who\u00a0know how to\u00a0avoid\u00a0legal minefields\u00a0in their day-to-day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n In data science and analytics, for example, countless\u00a0hours of legal review can be saved\u00a0if those building the models know exactly what they can and cannot do.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nBusiness Skills: The importance of business acumen\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The most coveted business skills<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Leadership\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Compliance\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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