Future Fit

Andrea Clarke

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Major Street Publishing
05 March 2019

Economics & Business; Advice on careers & achieving success

'In a global world where ideas, fashion, technology and corporations move seamlessly from place to place it is logical that both the present and the future belongs to the skilled, to the agile and to the resilient...

this is what Future Fit is all about.'

Bernard Salt, AM

According to author Andrea Clarke, founder of CareerCEO and creator of its Future of Work Program, we all need a new kind of job security. Around the world, the nature of work and business is on the move. Digital disruption, globalisation and the casualisation of the workforce is drastically re-shaping the way we live and how we do business.

Leading management consulting firms all agree that we can expect significant job disruption across all industries. But, they also agree that human skills will always be in demand. In fact, they won't be just in demand, it's widely acknowledged that it's the 'human' skills that will enable us to not just survive the pending disruption but thrive in the age of accelerations.

In her fascinating new book, which starts with the author's memories of flying into wartime Baghdad, you will learn how to acquire the following skills to become future fit in the workplace: Personal brand; Adaptability; Communication; Networking; Creativity; Problem-solving; Leadership; and Lifelong learning.

The only job security we have is that which we create by exploring each of these human skills which will help us all lean towards change and become an asset to ourselves and the company we work for, instead of a liability.

By: Andrea Clarke
Imprint: Major Street Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 207mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9780648410072
ISBN 10: 0648410072
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 05 March 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrea Clarke's career spans being a TV news reporter covering major news events for Al Jazeera English, the Pentagon Channel, the Seven Network and Reuters, including the US Presidential Election, the Virginia Tech campus shooting and Hurricane Katrina. She then became a media officer for an international aid organisation, where her role was to support programs to rebuild Iraq, Afghanistan and Georgia by gathering stories from the frontline. In 2009, Andrea was hired to serve as Senior Communication Director for the Save Darfur Coalition - the largest grassroots advocacy movement in the world. She now heads up Career CEO, equipping professionals with the critical human skills required to thrive in the future of work. Andrea is a regular commentator for the Sydney Morning Herald and Sky Business News.

Reviews for Future Fit

"""A roadmap for the confusion of the eternal 'future of work' question, through thrilling and brilliant storytelling. Funny, overwhelmingly honest and relatable."" Alicia Stephenson, Director, Generational Dynamics, Incorp ""The present and the future belongs to the skilled, to the agile and to the resilient... this is what Future Fit is all about."" Bernard Salt AM ""An incredible read for CEOs and leaders who know that closing the human skills gap will spark the innovation needed to stay competitive and pursue new market opportunities."" Jacinta Jones, Chief Customer Officer, RollitSuper ""Many parents ask me what they can do to help guide their children to future opportunities. From now on I'm going to tell them to read Future Fit."" Dr Catherine Ball, Scientist and Entrepreneur"