考研英语阅读:21世纪合格人才7大技能

SEVEN SKILLS FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES IN 21ST CENTURY

Technical and technological skills will take on greater importance. There will be a growing need for people who can understand and fix systemsfrom computer systems to product distribution systems to plumbing systems.

Visionary skills will be in demand. The ability to gather and absorb a wide range of input,then use that knowledge,understanding,and perspective to guide organization into future,will be vital.

Numbers and measurement will be important,of course,but smoothing the flow form month to month,from quarter to quarter will be essential for highly profitable long-term performance. Practically every company will have to move away from todays obsession with looking ahead only as far as the next financial reporting period.

Ability to organize will definitely be important in the corporation of the future. Everywhere there will be a need to organize something：resources,workflow,marketing mix,financial opportunities,and much more,all will demand high levels of organization and reorganization.

Persuasive skills will be used in many ways by the corporation of the future,the most-effective individuals will be those who know how to present information and ideas so that others can understand and support a particular position. Good salesmanship will be essential in many more interactions than we consider today,especially inside the organization.