CPTD 3.8 Future Readiness Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is ‘future readiness’ in talent development?
Being prepared for rapid change by constantly upskilling employees and monitoring trends.
What external factors influence talent development?
Politics, economy, society, and technology.
What internal factors affect talent development?
Company structure, leadership changes, finances, and internal goals.
What are talent-specific factors in TD?
Employee-led learning, managerial involvement, technology use, DEI, real-time content creation.
How is performance management changing?
Shift from annual reviews to ongoing feedback and future-focused growth.
What is meant by workplace democratization and transparency?
Greater access to information influencing trust and development.
What role does digitization play in the workplace?
Boosts productivity and innovation through advanced technology.
What are key future workplace trends?
Leadership gaps, real-time communication, lifelong learning, agile teams, remote work.
How are job skills evolving?
They change rapidly, requiring short courses and certifications.
Why do employees have more power now?
They seek flexibility, control, and value company reputation.
What is the TD role in adapting to AI and robots?
Help employees adapt and shift focus to future possibilities.
What is the difference between creativity and innovation?
Creativity is generating ideas; innovation is implementing them.
How can TD professionals support innovation?
Encourage culture, support leaders, use design thinking and brainstorming.
What are divergence techniques in creativity?
Brainstorming, lateral thinking, analogy thinking, jamming.
What are convergence techniques in creativity?
Mind mapping, Six Thinking Hats, idea shopping, feasibility graphs.
What are the 5 steps in Design Thinking?
Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test.
What is the Lean Approach focused on?
Delivering value, cutting waste, improving processes continuously.
