Learn or leave the market

Who are the managers 
of the future?
In today’s world, even managers have to work to remain relevant 
and competitive in the job market. What skills should leaders 
acquire today to be successful tomorrow?
Foreign 
languages. 
Speaking at least three 
(ideally five) languages 
is a competitive advantage 
in any field. Considering 
the impact of global-
ization and the growing 
number of international 
companies, knowledge 
of foreign languages can also 
help managers build and lead 
international teams. Additionally, 
learning new languages is closely 
associated with increased cultural 
awareness, which broadens 
horizons and can make it easier 
to collaborate with people who 
have different opinions.

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Proficiency
in self-study
and rapid adaptation. 
People who live in cities often 
change jobs, or even entire 
career paths, once every three 
to seven years. Given that 
people in big cities usually set 
an example for other regions, 
we need to learn to adapt 
to these changing conditions. 
To do this, managers need 
to be equipped with the soft 
skills necessary to easily 
launch new projects and 
establish a good rapport with 
new teams. 
Physical and psycho-
logical stability. 
Many work processes are 
becoming increasingly 
automated, which often 
means that the responsibility 
for delivering results rests 
entirely on the shoulders 
of a single manager. This 
increases the psychological 
pressure and daily stress 
levels, not to mention the 
sedentary lifestyle of the 
average manager. This toxic 
combination inevitably leads 
to health problems and 
“diseases of civilization.” This 
is why today’s leaders must 
be able to self-heal, which 
means knowing the right 
methods and techniques 
to both conserve and replen-
ish their energy. For example, 
engaging in sports or yoga, 
or taking up a hobby.